Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain another VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, including whether they are related to service or due to wear and tear. The examiner is also asked to determine if the Veteran has bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as well as updated VA treatment records are needed. The TDIU claim is granted throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his cervical spine disorder, right arm carpal tunnel syndrome, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and left hernia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral foot disorders due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The VA must obtain updated treatment records and provide supplemental opinions from an examiner.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right foot disability. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for head injury, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and right hip disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating for low back disability and cervical spine disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran's lay testimony about his in-service injury is considered, and a new examination is required to assess the severity of his current disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his employment, which precludes him from meeting the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC are being remanded due to procedural issues, inadequate attempts to obtain medical records from UNM Hospital, and the need for additional VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also being considered as part of the increased rating claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities due to incomplete development. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service onset of symptoms are not considered by the VA examiner.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that there is at least a 50% likelihood that his current condition is related to his active service and that he experienced continuous symptoms since then.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection and rating as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disorder, and fibromyalgia due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for new VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and thoracolumbar strain, as well as degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. Service connection for cervical radiculopathy is denied.

The Veteran's arthritis of multiple joints, including of the bilateral hips, knees, hands, thumbs, ankles, and lumbar and cervical spine, was not shown as chronic in service or related to an in-service injury. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability and whether it is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of evidence.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals on multiple issues, including service connection and increased rating claims. The Board dismissed the appeal due to these withdrawals.

The Veteran's sinusitis and ovarian cyst were granted service connection as they occurred during her period of active duty.,Service connection for a lung disability, liver disability, and cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed back, neck, foot, and eye conditions. The service connection claims are decided on the merits.