Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, Meniere's disease, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and lumbosacral spine disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's complete service treatment records are not available.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders due to insufficient evidence in the record. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to procedural issues and the need for a new examination. The Veteran's claims of increased rating for cervical spine disability and TDIU are being considered.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, lower back disability, and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active duty service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities based on the Veteran's in-service helicopter crashes. The conditions are presumed to be related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back and cervical spine conditions on a secondary basis to his service-connected left knee disability. The rating for chondromalacia patella, left knee, status post contusion remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from performing the physical acts required for employment, and therefore compensation for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or ankylosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened, but the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of CFS.,Service connection for neck disability and right shoulder disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The rating for hypothyroidism is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder and a compensable rating for left little finger disability, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeals.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further evaluation and rating consideration due to increased severity since the last examination.

The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, claimed as high blood pressure is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for loss of sensation, numbness, and weakness in the bilateral upper extremities is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a back disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic pain disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral flatfeet is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a headache disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a sinus disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for an eye disability, claimed as dry eyes and allergies is granted.

The Veteran's increased rating for a neck disability is granted effective May 9, 2016. The grants of service connection for left knee and right upper extremity radiculopathy are denied prior to the dates indicated. Tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are rated as they currently stand.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as service-connected. The right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are also granted as secondary to the service-connected lumbar spine disability.,Service connection for cervical spine disability, diabetes, or painful scars of the upper extremities is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing records and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration. The Veteran's left shoulder condition requires a new examination to assess the severity of his flare-ups. His cervical spine condition must be evaluated in relation to his service-connected left shoulder condition. An addendum opinion is needed regarding the acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as an assessment of polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's cervical spine condition needs a new examination that addresses whether it is secondary to his service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome. A new opinion on the acquired psychiatric disorder must be provided, considering the Veteran's contentions about insomnia, adjustment disorder, and depression.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder needs a new examination that addresses whether it is related to his service. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's kidney condition, claimed as kidney cancer, requires an addendum opinion addressing the relationship between his in-service stone removal and current issues. A new examination is needed for renal insufficiency and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder needs a new examination that addresses whether it occurred in service or is related to his service-connected conditions. A new opinion on polyuria and hypertension must also be provided.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected shoulder condition, as well as whether it is caused by or aggravated by any other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.,Service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicides in service has been granted. The effective date will be determined based on the PACT Act provisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete service personnel records and a need for additional examinations.