Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the issue of secondary service connection for a cervical spine disorder, as the Veteran opted into the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) review system and withdrew her legacy appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to an inadequate medical opinion. The examiner is requested to provide a thorough rationale for any findings, including considering imaging results from June 1980.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of left shoulder, right shoulder, and cervical spine disorders as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities due to use of crutches.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been denied. The right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, the cervical spine disability remains at 20 percent, and the radiculopathy of both upper extremities are also rated at 20 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination in a previous decision. The Veteran's cervical spine condition is still under review.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but granted service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders. The decision is based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the Veteran's verified service periods and new medical evidence submitted. The issues of service connection for left shoulder injury, cervical spine disability, heart disability, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate examinations and failure to consider functional loss and flare-ups.

The Veteran's seizures are a symptom of his service-connected conversion disorder with mixed symptoms. Service connection for seizures as a separate ratable entity is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea, cervical and lumbar spinal damage, to include as secondary to the service-connected TBI, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The claims are being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left ankle disability, psychiatric disorder (claimed as major depressive disorder), and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle disability due to incomplete examination reports and outstanding SSA records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since July 21, 2017. Service connection for HPV and sleep apnea are granted. The remaining issues (neck disability, low back disability, seizures of the left/right side of the body, right ankle disability, migraine headaches, and tremors) remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disability, acid reflux, neck disability, and heart disability due to incomplete information regarding her Reserve service duty status.

The Board has remanded the claims for proctalgia fugax, neck disability, left foot disability, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete verification of service dates. Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the 1151 claims and TDIU issue, as there are inconsistencies in the provided opinions regarding any additional disability to the Veteran's neck or left arm and hand. The case will be remanded for further clarification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability due to inadequate examination findings and need for further clarification of the severity of his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the ratings and service connection issues, resulting in their dismissal.

Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine has been granted.,The issue of service connection for right shoulder disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, is being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities, particularly whether they are related to a parachute jump accident during inactive duty training in July 1974.