Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, back disability, radiculopathy of upper and lower extremities, bilateral shoulder, knee, hip disabilities, and migraines due to insufficient evidence on whether these conditions are proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine syndrome, basal cell carcinoma of the right lower eyelid, ectropion, and dry eye syndrome are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to additional development being required, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his service connection claims and exposure to environmental hazards.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disability, left wrist disability, neck disability, and left shoulder disability. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.,Service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions is not supported by evidence of record.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine condition, right knee condition, left wrist condition, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition. The Veteran's other conditions have been rated based on their current severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and need for additional evidence. The issues include left upper extremity radiculopathy, cervical spine condition, lumbosacral spine condition, skin condition, GERD, and heart condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and lack of sufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo further examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that his current diagnosis and preexisting condition aggravation are related to military service.,Service connection for bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical spine disability is also granted. The VA examiner opined it was at least as likely as not secondary to the Veteran's cervical spine disability.,The Veteran's left ankle disability has been assigned a maximum available rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds no evidence of worsening during the appeal period.,For his bilateral foot disorder and cervical spine disorder, additional VA examination opinions are needed to address the functional impact of the conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine disorder was granted with an effective date of April 29, 2014. The Veteran is also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for his cervical strain to include degenerative arthritis. The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a new opinion regarding a lumbar spine disorder and service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, wrist, elbow, and knee disabilities as well as a neck disability due to additional evidence being added to the record.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests for additional information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Panama, which could affect his service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for various conditions and a higher disability rating for herniated nucleus pulposus. The Veteran is requesting additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings is being remanded to obtain additional examinations and evaluations regarding his cervical spine disability, including any associated neurological conditions.,Separate ratings are also needed for any associated bilateral lower extremity (BLE) neurological disorder secondary to the service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of cervical spine disability, specifically whether it is secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.,The Veteran's right hip injury is currently rated at 20 percent, which is also the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal regarding the reduction of her disability rating for cervical strain with muscle tension and degenerative arthritis C5-6 from 30 percent to 20 percent, effective November 1, 2016. The Board dismissed this issue as a result.

The Veteran's right knee disability, post-total knee replacement, is currently rated at 30 percent since April 1, 2014. The appeal remains on hold for further development.,The Veteran's left ankle sprain and cervical spine disability are not entitled to increased evaluations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hand disability due to his withdrawal. The remaining issues have been remanded, including back, neck, right shoulder, right knee, right ankle, and left hip disabilities.