Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of clear and unmistakable aggravation during service. The Veteran's representative requested additional development regarding his foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder, right wrist condition, and right RC condition have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and active service.,Service connection was not granted due to lack of in-service treatment or complaints related to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment as of September 30, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran experienced neck pain related to degenerative osteoarthritis since his separation from active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that her conditions began during active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA examination reports and issues related to his service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his sleep disability and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for CAD, a respiratory condition, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential toxic exposure in service. The claims are also being remanded for a new opinion regarding his service-connected GERD claim.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, seizure disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The cervical spine disability is being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for an unspecified trauma related disorder, which the examiner opined was at least as likely as not caused by in-service hyperventilation syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability, cause of death, and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases have been remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including National Guard service treatment records and VA treatment records. The effective dates for some awards are also being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his cervical and lumbar spine conditions due to incomplete development of records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine DDD, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate examination reports and new evidence.

The Veteran's request to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for a neck disability is granted, and she is also granted service connection for cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded it. The cervical spine disability claim is also remanded due to inextricability with the lumbar spine disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but further evaluations are needed to determine the appropriate ratings and effective dates.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability and neck disability are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions due to insufficient medical opinions addressing continuity of symptomatology from service.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and neck disabilities. The Veteran's current disabilities are considered to be related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his cervical spine and knee injuries, are found to have contributed substantially or materially to cause the Veteran's death. As a result, DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death are granted.