Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine spondylosis with degenerative disc disease, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability, cervical strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to her now service-connected back disability. The decision is based on credible statements of the Veteran regarding continuous symptoms since service and medical opinions supporting a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip strain, right sciatic radiculopathy, lumbar degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, and left hip strain as these conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial ratings of her left shoulder strain and cervical spine disability due to new evidence or further clarification from the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for dermatosis papulosa nigra and recurrent cyst, as well as his claim for multiple joint arthritis (to include gout) other than cervical spine, lumbar spine, bilateral foot, and bilateral hand. The remand requires obtaining updated VA treatment records, gathering outside records from Dr. T.L., and requesting a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous Board remand directives, and a need for another VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's neck disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and right upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection.,An initial 50% rating for tension headaches has also been granted, along with a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left ankle disability, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and neck/cervical spine disabilities based on evidence in approximate balance showing a causal relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's left ankle sprain is currently rated at 10%. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the lack of evidence showing marked limited motion or ankylosis.,Service connection for cervical spine disability and bilateral hand disability are remanded as there was a duty-to-assist error prior to the January 2025 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and inextricably intertwined issues. The cervical spine disorder claim is remanded for an addendum medical opinion, while the bilateral cranial nerve paralysis/cranial neuritis claim requires consideration of the impact on the cervical spine disorder claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for these conditions was not earlier than April 22, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD, with obesity as an intermediate step. The Veteran's chronic low back and neck disabilities are also found to be related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to duty-to-assist errors in obtaining opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The issues are also intertwined and require further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence having been submitted, including his in-service experiences and current symptoms.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded for further development to determine if it clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service or was aggravated by service, and whether it is related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, and depression due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cervical strain and tension headaches are service-connected. However, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding right upper extremity radiculopathy, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions began during active service. Service connection for a cervical spine disability was previously granted in August 2004 and is no longer on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a sinus disability is dismissed.,Service connection granted for lumbar spine disability and cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.