Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for residuals of an injury of the lumbar spine and spondylolisthesis of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine.,Service connection is being reopened for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and other claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and medical opinions regarding service connection for spinal disabilities, including cervicalgia, degenerative joint disease of the spine, degenerative disc disease of the spine, and spinal stenosis; as well as a neurological disability of the left upper extremity. The issues include secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of the December 2019 VA examiner's opinion and in order to ensure compliance with the duty to assist. The Veteran's neck disability will be evaluated again, considering his credible statements regarding continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and tension headaches disabilities due to additional relevant evidence submitted after the March 2017 statement of the case.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for psychiatric, cervical spine, ulcer, right upper extremity (carpal tunnel syndrome), left upper extremity (carpal tunnel syndrome), right lower extremity (tarsal tunnel syndrome), and left lower extremity (tarsal tunnel syndrome) disabilities. These claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine limitation of motion, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted initial disability ratings. The effective date for the left upper extremity radiculopathy is set at November 29, 2010.

The Veteran's cervical strain and DJD of the lumbar spine are not service-connected, as they are less likely than not caused by or aggravated by active service.,Service connection for right shoulder DJD is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability was denied, while the appeal to restore his 50% rating for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was granted.

The Veteran's initial rating for a cervical strain (neck disability) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding of limited forward flexion or ankylosis.,The Veteran's initial rating for lumbar spondylosis (back disability) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding of limited forward flexion or ankylosis.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on multiple conditions has been dismissed.,No effective date was granted or changed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine DDD is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for hypertension, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The issues of service connection for left shoulder, low back, and cervical spine conditions as well as sleep apnea are remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar and cervical spine disabilities are related to his active service, specifically his parachute jumps therein. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for a jaw condition was withdrawn by the appellant prior to the Board making a decision.,The Veteran's previously denied left shoulder disability claim has been reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right eye disability, arthritis, and neck disability due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners. The Veteran needs new medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's neck disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy are all granted with a 40 percent rating each.,The Veteran's neck disability is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy are both remanded for further evaluation.