Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include as secondary to her service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability, is remanded due to the inadequacy of the May 2022 VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a neck (cervical spine) and low back (lumbar spine) disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's left knee disability had its onset in service. Service connection is granted for this condition.,Service connection is remanded for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for dizzy spells, cervical disorder, and headaches due to unclear notification of scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide his current mailing address and cooperate by appearing for the VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical strain was granted a 30 percent rating from September 14, 2012 to April 3, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating prior to May 24, 2019 is denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not comply with remand directives and thus the claims for service connection are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected stiff-person syndrome and related conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU prior to November 9, 2020. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for SPS is remanded due to possible worsening of the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed left shoulder strain and impingement syndrome, cervical strain with myositis, lumbar strain with myositis, bilateral iliopsoas tendinitis of the hips, bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees, right ankle tendinitis, chronic left ankle sprain, and bilateral lateral epicondylitis of the elbows.

The Veteran's right knee, left shoulder, neck, and lumbar spine disabilities were denied service connection as they are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand three issues: service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a higher rating for cervical spine disability, and a separate rating for bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical spine disability. The Veteran's claims are being returned due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine spondylosis and PTSD or other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder due to failure to send notification of VA examinations. The appellant is advised that failure to report for these exams may have detrimental consequences on his pending claim.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various disabilities and increased ratings, as well as an earlier effective date claim. The Veteran's claims are now pending with the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment due to their severity.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's cervical and lower back disabilities, as well as whether they are related to service or his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate addendum opinions and other issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome, cervical spondylosis, left knee strain, and right knee strain.,Further issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar disability (to include thoracic scoliosis) are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee, lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right shoulder disorders are not causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and need for updated medical opinions. The Veteran's lay statements are considered in determining the etiology of his cervical spine disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and ED.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's neck disability and head injury with residuals are not service-connected. The case is being remanded for further examination to address the onset of her symptoms.