Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a qualifying hearing loss disability meeting VA's regulatory definition.,Service connection for TBI, whiplash, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathies, are granted. The Veteran's right shoulder disability and right knee disability remain in dispute.

The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, neck disability, and alopecia areata claims have been remanded for further examination and opinion. The effective date of service connection remains October 6, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, right thumb/hand disorders, right elbow and ankle disabilities, left hip strain, neck disability, and left shoulder disability due to additional development being required.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of October 27, 2014 for the service connection of cervical strain, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions, including left thumb fracture, lumbar and cervical spine conditions, right shoulder and knee conditions, ankle and foot conditions, and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for sciatica of the left and right lower extremities, as well as his cervical spine disability, headache disability, shoulder disabilities, joint pain, and sleep apnea are all remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,The Board cannot make a fully informed decision on these claims without additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and increased disability ratings. The Veteran's liver condition, high blood pressure, PTSD, stool and anus problems, obstructive sleep apnea, left leg/hip disorder, chest pain, cervical spine disorder, left arm disability, lumbar spine disability, and TDIU claim are all on remand.

The Board denied service connection for cervical dysplasia and female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) as there was no evidence of their onset during active duty or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a reduction in rating and TDIU due to his service-connected cervical strain with arthritis, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and inability to work. The issues are being remanded as new VA examinations are needed.

The Veteran's claims for neck disability, left upper extremity disability, and allergies have been granted.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar disability, lower extremity radiculopathy, knee scars, hemorrhoids, and dermatitis of the feet.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back, neck, and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The VA must obtain updated medical opinions addressing the severity of these conditions without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the May 2018 VA examination report, which did not consider all relevant factors including service treatment records and the Veteran's testimony. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion on whether the cervical spine disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions obtained and associated with the claims file are inadequate for purposes of determining service connections. The Veteran's cervical spine, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities have been remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck, lower back, right knee, and left knee disabilities are related to his service-connected left ankle disability. The VA examinations were inadequate as they did not consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset and continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for service-connected cervical strain and thoracolumbar strain with lumbar lordosis are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's IBS and associated fecal incontinence are rated at 30 percent, effective June 1, 2008. A separate 30 percent rating is granted for anal fissures from the same date. The Veteran is granted a TDIU from June 1, 2008 to September 11, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for hypertension and left wrist disability. Service connection is granted for lumbar spine, cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and right knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete range of motion testing in his neck and back examinations.