Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the Veteran's neck, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The claims will be reconsidered after this development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine disability, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, duodenal ulcers, bilateral hallux valgus and stress fractures of the feet, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and trapezius disorders are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing their onset during active duty or being related to any other service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, left hip, cervical spine, and right shoulder disabilities due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The RO is required to obtain updated VA treatment records from April 2017 to present, all medical records located in VA's VISTA imaging system, and any private treatment records relevant to the claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence showing a current disability and in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for neck pain/pinch, low back pain, left shoulder condition, and left knee condition are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's neck disability to his service, including an in-service motor vehicle accident. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for a cervical spine disability due to incomplete development and lack of an examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and shin splits have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for TBI, cervical spine condition, headaches, and other specified trauma-related disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck and back disabilities due to new evidence submitted. However, the claims are still pending as they have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development related to his cervical spine disability.,Higher ratings are denied for bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine disability as of the specified dates.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate opinions in the February 2017 VA examination reports. The claims will be reviewed again with new examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's right leg disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current condition related to service.,The Veteran's left hip and right hip disabilities are denied due to lack of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, a neurological disorder of the left upper extremity, and a thoracolumbar spine disorder.,The Veteran's testimony and medical opinion supported by Dr. Ramirez indicate that his current conditions are related to an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his stomach condition, sleep disorder, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left lower extremity shin splints disability, and right lower extremity shin splints disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, and cervical spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left and right upper extremity radiculopathy are granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis.,The Veteran's traumatic brain injury with migraine headaches is granted, supported by in-service diagnosis and continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar degenerative joint disease and spondylosis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service injury. The claim was also denied for cervical spondylosis and sprain due to lack of a nexus between the current condition and active service.,The Board concluded that there is no evidence showing chronic lumbar or cervical spine conditions during service, within one year after separation, or with continuous symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a kidney disorder and left hand/wrist disability, as well as an increased rating for residuals of a left wrist fracture due to incomplete VA treatment records. Additional medical opinions are required regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition and a neck condition, both of which were claimed by the Veteran. The conditions are deemed to have begun during active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a neck condition were denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within one year of discharge, and the VA medical opinions concluded that the current diagnoses are not related to service.