Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board dismissed the claims for erectile dysfunction, denied the claims for fibromyalgia and CFS, and denied the claims for headaches and neck disability. The claim for a TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, testicular mass, allergic rhinitis, and TMJ disorder with teeth grinding, are being remanded for further evaluation due to recent complaints from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claim for a cervical spine disability due to lack of compliance with previous remand directives and requires a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 24, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability and trapezius strain due to incomplete development of the record, including lack of consideration of recent medical findings and treatment records.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, left and right foot conditions, bilateral shoulder condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims will be further developed to obtain legible service records and determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, right knee osteoarthritis, right knee recurrent patellar dislocation and slight instability with right meniscal tear status post arthroscopy, right knee total arthroplasty, and left knee total arthroplasty. The remand is due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected psychiatric disorder, cervical spine disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability. The issues are also inextricably intertwined with a claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar, cervical spine, and bilateral hip degenerative arthritis as the evidence did not show a chronic disease or injury during service that caused current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, migraine headaches, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, left knee instability, left knee degenerative arthritis status post patella femoral ligament repair, right knee disability, sinusitis, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her spinal disorders, including chronic thoracolumbar pain, segmental and somatic dysfunction of the lumbar and thoracic region, ankylosing spondylitis of cervical spine, neuralgia of all three radicular groups, and stress fracture right inferior pubic ramus (right hip disability).

The Veteran's left ankle condition is not related to her active service, and the Board finds that she does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted.,The Veteran's neck/cervical spine disorder is found to be secondary to her service-connected migraines. The Board grants service connection for this issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disorder and associated radiculopathy, as well as a TDIU prior to September 11, 2014, are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last SSOC.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back and neck disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a neck disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have continued since then.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as cervical spine disability. The cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's heart condition was not service connected due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment and the absence of a causal link to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions. The claims are not granted as there is no current diagnosis or in-service incurrence of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evidentiary development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The Veteran was not provided adequate notice of his most recently scheduled examination in December 2022.