Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of lumbar strain and service connection for a cervical spine disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has found that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate, particularly in addressing the Veteran's contentions regarding his claimed disabilities being related to his service-connected scar. The case is therefore remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headache disability, which is secondary to a service-connected neck disability, and for TDIU due to one or more service-connected disabilities. The remand requires an addendum medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected neck disability.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and right shoulder disabilities. Service connection was denied for a left shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the Veteran's claims, and he is advised to attend these appointments. The pulmonary breathing disorder claim also requires further examination and testing.

The Board has remanded the cases due to outstanding private treatment records from Dr. W.H.B.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of consideration of certain medical evidence and lay statements regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's cervical strain was incurred in service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for cervical spine arthritis, left knee limitation of flexion, and left knee limitation of extension have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection for a right knee disability has also been dismissed.,Service connection for GERD is granted as the Veteran's current diagnosis aligns with her reported onset in service. Service connection for lower back disability is granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for low back disability, cervical dysplasia, post-traumatic stress disorder with depressive disorder, and plantar fasciitis of the bilateral feet. The Veteran's new evidence is sufficient to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from June 9, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for left ankle, right ankle, heart, and neck disabilities due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset and persistence of his symptoms are considered.

The Veteran's claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and thoracic outlet syndrome with cervicalgia have all been granted. The diagnoses are linked to in-service military sexual trauma and injuries sustained during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for updated VA treatment records, VR&E records, and clarification of the Veteran's occupational history. The Veteran must also undergo VA examinations to determine the severity of his lumbar spine, cervical spine, and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to December 13, 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for various secondary service connection claims have been dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran's herniated disc at L4-L5 remains rated at 40 percent since October 1, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and low back disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claims for left knee disability, TBI, left wrist disability, cervical spine disability, and a left hip disability (secondary to right hip) was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran did not have current diagnoses or functional impairment related to these conditions.