Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The examiner relied on incorrect facts in forming the provided medical opinion, as there are service treatment records indicating evidence of complaints or diagnosis related to a neck injury during service.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of outstanding records. The issues include TDIU, initial evaluations for left index finger conditions, and service connection for a neck disability.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle, bilateral knees, and neck conditions as well as migraine headaches. The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that these conditions resulted from injuries sustained during active service.,There is no evidence in the STRs of any complaints or treatment related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of clarification from the Veteran regarding which disabilities he is seeking service connection for and whether he pursued workers' compensation claims. The VA will obtain clarifications and attempt to obtain worker's compensation records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine condition, right knee condition, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine osteoarthritis do not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, service connection for cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar spine disability due to incomplete opinions regarding obesity.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral knee disabilities. The decision is remanded for further action on the issue of a bilateral wrist disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings related to bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinitis with upper respiratory infections, right ankle sprain residuals, and PTSD have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for cervical and lumbar spine conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder due to inadequate VA examinations in March 2022. The new examinations are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee strain and cervical spine strain due to inadequate notification of VA examinations and failure to obtain updated contact information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine strain with IVDS, lumbosacral strain with IVDS, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The issues are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an insufficient VA opinion, and a new one must be obtained regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to incomplete records and unavailability of deck logs from the USS Saratoga.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, as well as for an assessment of left and right lower extremity sciatica.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, myositis with degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, and postoperative residuals of a right knee injury are all denied. The Veteran was granted increased ratings for his right shoulder and right knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PFB. Service connection was granted for right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy.,Service connection was not established for PTSD or schizophrenia due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of left shoulder disability and cervical spine disability due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's reports regarding in-service injuries and continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient development and examination, including missing VA treatment records and inadequate opinions regarding his neck, back, knee, and hypertension disabilities.