Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and bilateral sciatica due to insufficient medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's neck disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the exception of his claim for service connection for skin disability. The remaining conditions have been granted based on their direct relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervicalgia and bilateral foot disability due to unclear periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is to be provided with an examination to determine if her current neck and foot conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has ordered remand for increased ratings on other issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is believed to have preexisted service, but further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if it was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his service or secondary to his service-connected left shoulder condition.

The Veteran's cervical strain and associated radiculopathy of the right upper extremity are currently rated at 30 percent prior to September 9, 2019, and 40 percent thereafter. The appeal is granted for a higher rating.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was previously rated at 10 percent prior to December 6, 2018, and at 20 percent on or after April 1, 2019. The case is REMANDED for further development.,For the period from December 6, 2018, to April 1, 2019, a temporary total evaluation was assigned due to surgical treatment.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine and low back disorders, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to military service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for various conditions. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to address these issues.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine disorder, low back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression). The RO must develop evidence related to these claims and provide appropriate VA examinations.,The Veteran's left knee disabilities are also at issue. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for another VA examination to assess his current disability levels.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded as it involves a different legal theory than service connection claims.,The Veteran's left knee disabilities are also at issue. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for another VA examination to assess his current disability levels.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded as it involves a different legal theory than service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities or obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of in-service evidence and no credible continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, bilateral pes planus, knee and shoulder disabilities. Additional evidence is needed from VA and SSA records, as well as medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, thoracic spine, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension due to issues with obtaining SSA records, VA examinations not providing adequate reasons or bases, and unclear discussions of the presumption of soundness. The case is being returned to the Board for compliance with these directives.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability and increased rating for bilateral hallux valgus is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service-connected conditions or obesity.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected back and neck disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the current evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the cases for an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disorders are caused or aggravated by his service-connected right or left knee disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and cervical spine degenerative joint disease was denied. The Veteran received a compensable rating (40%) for hepatitis C, but the Board found no evidence of service connection for his cervical spine condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for cervical spine disability and memory loss have been denied.