Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

Your claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional development. The AOJ will consider all evidence, including recent VA treatment records, and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case if necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, cervical spine DDD with cervical radiculopathy, and bilateral upper extremity CTS. Service connection is denied for a right thumb condition, right shoulder strain with osteoarthritis, and left and right upper extremity neurological disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, cervical spine disability, and left hip disability. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted, with the Veteran credibly reporting that his tinnitus began in-service and continues to this day.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failure to notify the appellant of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for mood disorder due to chronic pain as secondary to his service-connected conditions of residuals right radial fracture, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left shoulder disability has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome, presumed due to Persian Gulf War service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disorder (degenerative arthritis of spine with intervertebral disc syndrome).,However, the Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hip strain due to a lack of adequate VA examination/medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral foot condition, cervical spine condition, and left ankle condition were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran's left ankle condition was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability, finding that both conditions were incurred during the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and a cervical spine disability, both dating back to May 23, 2018.

The Veteran's low back disability was restored to a 40% rating. Service connection for neck, right shoulder, left shoulder, and bilateral ankle conditions is granted but the claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence. TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, along with associated radiculopathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine disability, bilateral leg disabilities, bilateral hip disabilities, neck disability, and foot disability. The remand is due to a potential pre-existing condition issue during his second period of active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for neck/cervical spine disability, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his dementia, which is not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a cervical spine disability and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence, including failure to schedule examinations as required by law.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for a cervical spine condition, right wrist sprain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right arm numbness due to procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his in-service combat accident, granting service connection and assigning a 100% rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left elbow, left shoulder, and neck disorders due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or related to his military service.