Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including scoliosis and muscle spasms, as well as his cervical spine disability, which was claimed to be secondary to his lumbar spine disability. The Board found that there was no evidence of aggravation beyond natural progression during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address the Veteran's cervical spine disability and bilateral hearing loss. The issues of service connection, rating for DJD, and TDIU are also being remanded.

A rating of 30 percent for the entire appeal period prior to May 5, 2021 for cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and stenosis is granted.,A separate rating for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity (LUE) prior to September 21, 2021 is granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a neck disability. The Board is remanding these matters for further development, including obtaining new examinations and addressing all of the Veteran's contentions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no credible evidence linking the current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the failure to report for a VA examination. The issues include cervical spine disability, which is currently rated as 10%, 20%, and 30% prior to September 25, 2016, from September 25, 2016, to June 24, 2020, and thereafter. The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period before August 11, 2020, is also being remanded due to unclear employment history.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,No rating has been assigned as the appeal is not about a compensable evaluation.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied these claims.,The Veteran's headaches are remanded for an addendum opinion to address whether they are caused or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a neck disability (secondary to service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities) were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and the neck disability was not determined to be caused or aggravated by the service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings on multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, cervical degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and traumatic brain injury.

The Board has found that the development conducted does not comply with the July 2021 Board remand and requires an addendum VA medical opinion to address the Veteran's cervical cancer and metastasis.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, and respiratory disability (other than OSA) are being remanded for further development.,Specifically, the Board finds that additional information is needed to properly evaluate these claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, a neck disability (previously claimed as upper back disability), and other conditions. The claims are remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence added since the last decision. The Veteran will need a VA examination for his bilateral plantar fasciitis and an addendum opinion regarding his right ankle condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete records. The claims will be reviewed again with additional evidence and a new opinion.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and related radiculopathies have been remanded for further development due to the complexity of his symptoms and need for additional medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are denied. The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar and cervical spine degenerative disc disease, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to injuries sustained during his National Guard duty in January 2002.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine and cervical disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, continuity of symptomatology is not established, and are not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease. Therefore, service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral leg disability, bilateral foot disability, sinus disability (to include sinus headaches), and hypertension has been denied.