Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability, finding that his current cervical spine disorders are proximately due to his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is service connected. However, due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of a VA examination for his cervical spine disability, the case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for a variety of disabilities, including migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, joint pain, muscle cramps, skin disability, memory loss, bilateral hand disability, cervical spine disability, and an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to complete a VA Form 21-8940, which is necessary for his TDIU claim. The AOJ must provide him with the form and assist in obtaining updated treatment records.

The Board has found that further development is necessary before the Board can properly adjudicate the claims, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and scheduling VA examinations for the Veteran's disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's neck disability, including a lack of VA and private treatment records. The Veteran is also asked to provide information about his medical providers for these services.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left ankle disorder, bilateral heel spurs, jaw injury, and cervical spine disorder due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral shoulder, knee, hand, and neck disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder due to exposure to depleted uranium munitions. Service connection is denied for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine (as secondary to service-connected TBI), and cervical spondylosis (also as secondary to service-connected TBI).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine and upper extremity disabilities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to incomplete development of records related to his convalescence period following a cervical fusion.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension was denied in a previous decision, and no new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for a skin disability of the neck (tinea versicolor) is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition that is related to his military service.

Service connection is granted for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome.,The Board has remanded the issues regarding service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches due to potential aggravation by pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine IVDS, lumbar degenerative disease, and bilateral knee arthritis due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder and headaches, finding that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran has a diagnosis of degenerative arthritis and DDD other than IVDS of the cervical spine, which he experienced symptoms since service. The issue was granted as direct service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected left lateral elbow epicondylitis. The right upper extremity and cervical spine issues remain remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's back and neck disabilities are granted service connection. The psychiatric disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's disability rating for degenerative disk disease cervical spine was restored to 30 percent effective January 30, 2017. A higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome with incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.