Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue is considered a symptom of his other disabilities such as ischemic heart disease and cervical/lumbar strains.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions regarding his thoracolumbar and cervical spine conditions.,A medical expert is needed to provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's thoracolumbar and cervical spine conditions.

The Board denied service connection for left arm disorder, cervical spine disorder, hypertension (HTN), and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative joint and disc disease and stenosis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cervical spine disability, and radiculopathy of the upper extremities due to inadequate medical opinions provided in the previous VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for low back and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not adequately address all of the Veteran's claims, particularly regarding spinal disorders and psychiatric conditions. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service, including jumping from aircraft during service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability. The cervical spine and thoracic spine disabilities, as well as the peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a TDIU prior to June 12, 2018 and from June 12, 2018 to August 11, 2020. The decision found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during these periods.

The Board has determined that the VA's post-remand opinions are inadequate and requires further development to address the Veteran's neck and knee disabilities, including considering his testimony about military service-related injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, back strain, TBI, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for cervical radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities due to unclear findings and need for clarification on which nerve groups are affected.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology and severity of the Veteran's cervical spine and left shoulder conditions. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to the conditions listed, including ratings and service connection claims. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the Veteran's cervical spine disability from June 11, 2012 to July 13, 2019. The rating is based on functional impairment during flare-ups and not unfavorable ankylosis.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand requests and has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying exposure to depleted uranium.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues are remanded for further development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disability. The Veteran contends his current condition is related to service, including injuries sustained during basic training and a motorcycle accident.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for neck pain and chest pain with breathing difficulty, including heart and respiratory disorders. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches, which is related to his service-connected cervical strain, needs further examination and opinion.