Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and thoracic/lumbar spine, both secondary to left shoulder fracture.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back, cervical spine, bilateral ankle, and bilateral hip disabilities due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neurological disorders of the left and right upper extremities have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions had their onset during service or are related to a service-connected disability.,The VA examinations provided opinions indicating that the Veteran's current neurological disorders are not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, left knee, and vertigo disabilities are granted as service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disorder, tinnitus, and headaches. The Veteran's current conditions are related to her in-service injuries.

Service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine has been granted. Other service connection claims have been remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including VA treatment records and examinations relevant to his conditions. The AOJ will issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's service connection claim for an upper back/neck disability is denied. The Veteran's TBI residuals are granted at a 10 percent rating, and his migraines associated with TBI are granted at a 50 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a back condition. The decision is based on the medical evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives and outstanding VA records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and neck disability have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left shoulder disability, and concluded that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for either condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus secondary to bilateral hearing loss, neck disability, right shoulder disability, and right arm numbness due to the pre-existing neck and right shoulder disabilities. The decision is based on evidence showing a current disability in each condition and a link between service and these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for neck and back disabilities, effective July 15, 2021. The Veteran's claims were based on his in-service injury and subsequent development of degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine and lumbar spine.

The appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for COPD is dismissed.

The Veteran's asthma and back condition are remanded for further examination and opinion. The left leg pain claim is inextricably intertwined with the back condition claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as her combined disability rating is at least 70 percent, but she cannot secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her PTSD and other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as the Board has already granted favorable decisions on these issues.,The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings and SMC remain pending, and further review is required.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back, neck, and left knee disabilities due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions.