Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's current neck injury is not service-connected, and his claim for cervical radiculopathy from the same incident cannot be found to be a secondary service-connected injury. The evidence does not support direct service connection for his right hand injury.,Service connection was denied for all issues due to lack of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, attention deficit, and memory loss, is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to an in-service injury.,Service connection for residuals of cancerous cervical polyps is denied due to lack of evidence of its onset during service or a relationship to an in-service injury.,Service connection for hysterectomy associated with residuals of cancerous cervical polyps is denied as there is no secondary service connection available since the condition is not service-connected.,Service connection for athlete's feet is denied as there is no current disability found, and the Veteran has not provided evidence of a current diagnosis or treatment related to this claim.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as her testimony supports an in-service onset and continuity of symptoms since discharge.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have made him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on this need.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient consideration of his lay statements regarding in-service injuries and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, liver disorder, diabetes mellitus, and Bell's palsy. The Veteran was not found to have a current disability related to his military service.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria of having a single 100% rated disability or additional disabilities independently rated at 60% or more.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and neck disability due to insufficient rationale in the previous decision regarding these conditions. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for dental issues, but this claim was not addressed by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service injuries. The claims were previously denied due to lack of evidence establishing continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, determining the nature and etiology of any bilateral hearing loss, identifying any current left shoulder disability, providing an addendum medical opinion regarding the breast condition, and assessing the severity of service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities from February 20, 2016, at the earliest.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee, hip, right ankle, and cervical spine disabilities due to service-connected conditions. The Veteran's attorney will need to provide updated VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability benefits claim records. An addendum opinion is needed from an appropriate clinician regarding whether the Veteran's altered gait may have proximately caused or contributed to his knee, hip, right ankle, and cervical spine disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various spinal and joint disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has dismissed all the claims as they are not currently in a position to be adjudicated due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral shoulder disability and remanded the claims regarding arthritis of multiple joints and cervical spine arthritis. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions due to insufficient evidence in the current examination opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted, with some conditions receiving a higher evaluation and others remaining at the current level. The decision also noted that further examination or remand was needed for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, cervical spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, upper respiratory disability (allergic rhinitis and sinusitis), hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability other than IBS and a right wrist disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions that did not consider the Veteran's reported symptoms and history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease and spondylosis of the cervical spine, headaches, not otherwise specified, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to incomplete treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine, back, and asthma disabilities are related to his service-connected bilateral knee and/or bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for a cervical spine disorder due to insufficient development and lack of compliance with previous remand directives. The case will be adjudicated again, considering both current and prior versions of relevant diagnostic codes.