Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a neck disability have been granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for neck, bilateral shoulder, and back disabilities due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's sleep apnea claim remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD, SSD, and agoraphobia with panic attacks, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches. Service connection was denied for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, cervical spine condition, low back condition, and sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back, neck, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran's lay testimony and personnel records suggest possible service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions from the January 2020 VA examiner. The effective date of service connection is denied as there was no prior claim for right foot tendonitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records, incomplete examination reports, and the need for additional examinations. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple issues have been dismissed due to the Veteran requesting a withdrawal of all appeal matters.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine disability, to include as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability, were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a cervical spine disability in service or within one year thereafter, and it was not caused by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and headaches disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding her military status on August 30, 2008. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right hip disorder, cervical spine disorder, and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The wrist and thumb disorders have also been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old or new rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to cold weather, foot disabilities, neck disability, knee disabilities, and shoulder disability. The claims are being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and denied special monthly compensation for the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination findings regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disorder, specifically concerning flare-ups and pain during those flare-ups.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The appeal seeking entitlement to a right foot injury is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle, right ankle, cervical spine, and left knee sprain.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left knee sprain are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including headaches, knee conditions, and back issues. The Board has ordered new examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions due to a possible material change in the Veteran’s disability.