Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that his service-connected fractured cervical spine did not contribute substantially or materially to his cause of death.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to conflicting opinions from previous examiners. The Veteran's back and neck conditions are being reviewed again with a focus on whether they are related to active service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and a low back disability. The cases are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of all relevant evidence. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but not higher.

The appellant withdrew their appeals for the cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and glaucoma claims.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various knee, shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's assertions regarding her in-service experiences need to be considered.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbar spine disorder, render her unable to maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and occupational background.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to an injury sustained during a VA examination in December 2018, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder, characterized as cervical spondylosis, was not shown in service or for many decades thereafter and is otherwise not related to his active-duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the evidence did not establish it was incurred or aggravated by service. The claimant's current diagnosis of cervical strain and degenerative arthritis is attributed to an in-service injury but not related to her service-connected right shoulder disability.,Service connection for OSA was also denied as there is no evidence linking it to service, with the examiner noting that chronic tonsillitis during service does not increase risk for developing sleep apnea.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that her combined rating of 70% or more makes it at least as likely as not that she is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraines is granted, and the case is remanded for further development regarding increased ratings for right knee disability, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for a right upper extremity neurological disability, finding no evidence of onset during service or within one year of presumed herbicide exposure. The disabilities were not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including ACM and its secondary effects on other conditions. The Veteran's attorney requested a hearing but did not appear. Further medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes. Service connection is granted for neck and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right shoulder, left elbow, and right hand disabilities due to insufficient development in prior examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, a left foot disability, a right knee disability, hypogammaglobinemia (CVID), and a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during her military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a failure to provide an adequate examination and consideration of her contentions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including the need for additional treatment records and VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his respiratory condition and cervical adenopathy.