Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the claims of service connection for a lumbar spine, cervical spine, and psychiatric disability. The appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right and left shoulder disabilities, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, enlarged lymph nodes, and arthritis are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board remands the appeal for further examination to clarify the severity of the Veteran's neck and low back disabilities, specifically regarding range of motion testing in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and providing VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip disability and cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) with foraminal encroachment, as there was no evidence of an etiological relationship between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, a lumbar spine disability, a right knee disability, and a cervical spine disability. The reasons provided were that there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between any current disabilities and active service.,The Board also denied service connection for diabetes mellitus on a presumptive basis as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service. The reasons provided were that there was no in-service injury or disease related to this condition, and the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between any current disability and active service.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right and left shoulder, elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, ankle, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar strain.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and low back disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for his lumbar spine disability was not granted, and he did not receive a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. Service connection was granted for left ear hearing loss but not for cervical or bilateral knee disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders.,Service connection is also remanded for a left elbow disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 1, 2015. The Board has granted TDIU from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine condition must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and requires further examination.

The Veteran's combined effects of service-connected PTSD, low back disability, cervical spine disability, right hip disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 21, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip, left hip, and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability but remanded the neck disability claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has found that the claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, right arm, left lower extremity (radiculopathy), and right lower extremity (radiulopathy) disabilities are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims. The Board also finds that the depression claim is impacted by these service connection claims. These issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the cervical spine disability issue is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his OSA, were granted service connection. The cardiovascular and respiratory conditions are remanded for further examination.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is related to his military service and granted. The cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities are remanded for further examination and opinion.