Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened and is granted.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle disability, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, low back disability, and skin condition of the left foot have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's cervical spine, right shoulder, and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at 100%, combined. He does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 's' rate, and his TDIU claim is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back and neck disabilities, including increased ratings for these conditions as well as separate ratings for headaches and radiculopathy. The VA is directed to obtain additional medical opinions regarding functional loss of the Veteran's spine during flare-ups and the ameliorative effects of medication on his range of motion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal, indicating satisfaction with his current award.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and opinions regarding his eye disabilities, cervical spine disability, knee disabilities, and radiculopathy. The issues of service connection and initial ratings are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to concerns about causation and fault related to falls during treatment in February, September, and October 2012.

The Board has ordered remand for the following reasons: obtaining outstanding VA records, scheduling updated examinations to assess lower extremity neuropathy, and addressing the issue of TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected low back strain, right and left lower extremity neuropathy, and chronic cervical strain are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to PTSD, spinal disabilities, hearing loss, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. The Veteran's VA treatment records need to be updated, and she needs to undergo additional examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for asthma, COPD, arthritis of the hands and feet, and cervical spine disorder. The VA examiners were requested to provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to military service, including herbicide exposure, or if they are proximately due to or aggravated by other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of head injury, headaches, neck disability, and dizziness have been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for recurrent respiratory disability (including asthma) and cervical spine disability due to incomplete records from his third period of active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD and remanded the issue of service connection for cervical spine strain due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has vacated the July 2021 decision and remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions.

The Board has withdrawn the claim for service connection for blurry vision and has remanded the claims of service connection for chest pain, cervical spine injury pain, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and sprained 3rd digit of the right hand.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his cervical spine disability was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as her left and right shoulder disabilities. The claim for TMD is being remanded.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to insufficient development of evidence, including a need for new VA examinations.