Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right hip arthritis, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, and degenerative changes of the cervical spine. The Veteran's disabilities are deemed to be due to wear and tear during his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on four knee and back disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis status post lumbar laminectomy and intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine disability), cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis, and bilateral knee chondrocalcinosis and degenerative arthritis. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury from a land mine explosion and continuous symptoms since service separation.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical degenerative disc disease and for a compensable rating for traumatic brain injury has been dismissed due to the Veteran's wife requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral foot condition is not related to his active service.,There is no evidence of a current bilateral lower extremity neurological condition, and the Veteran does not have radiculopathy or neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart failure, neck upper back cervical spine condition, left leg condition, and right leg condition due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has remanded the claims for additional examinations and opinions to address the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically regarding his low back strain with degenerative joint disease, cervical spine condition, left clavicle fracture, and other symptoms. The issues are related to determining appropriate disability ratings based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple disabilities, including neck, back, shoulder, and ankle conditions. The issues are related to whether these conditions began during or were otherwise caused by her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical evidence and a need for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for neck and back disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her active service.,Secondary service connection for right and left knee disabilities is also granted, with the private medical opinion supporting this determination.

The Board has decided that the claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities need further review due to potential missing SSA records.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right-hand disability, left-hand disability, left lower extremity sciatic pain, and right lower extremity sciatic pain due to lack of a medical nexus between the conditions and service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's chronic adjustment disorder was granted service connection. The Board also remanded several other issues for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between her current condition and active duty service or a service-connected disability. The decision also found insufficient evidence to support secondary service connection based on her left shoulder impingement syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to service and if it is secondary to his service-connected invertebral disc syndrome. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability and a back disability, both diagnosed as degenerative joint and disc disease. The decision is based on the Veteran's assertions of in-service onset and continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, bilateral hearing loss disability, and neck disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow any form of substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has dismissed all the claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to resend a copy of the April 28, 2023 SSOC to the Veteran at his correct address.