Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for neck disability and remanded the claims of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of cervical spine surgery and service connection for right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that new examinations are needed for the Veteran's claims of osteoporosis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right hip and femur, and left hip and femur due to potential inconsistencies in previous examination reports. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board granted service connection for cervical-spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is directly caused by his in-service wear and carry of heavy equipment. However, it denied service connection for thoracolumbar-spine disorder due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,Service connection was established for cervical spine issues based on chronicity and a nexus between in-service injury and current disability. The Board found no direct link between the Veteran's thoracic spine disorder and his military service.

The Veteran's right hip osteoarthritis was granted service connection and an effective date of the grant is set.,An effective date prior to February 5, 2018 for the grant of service connection for tension headaches is denied. The Veteran submitted a formal claim on April 27, 2018.,The Veteran's initial claims for left ear hearing loss and back disability are remanded as his current level or nature of these disabilities may not be reflective of the evidence of record.,The Veteran's neck disability is also remanded as his current level or nature of this disability may not be reflective of the evidence of record.,The Veteran's initial claim for tension headaches is remanded as his current level or nature of this disability may not be reflective of the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, shoulder, and GERD disabilities were denied as the medical evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's duty status and travel during a motor vehicle accident in April 1967.

The Board denied service connection for Lyme disease, dizziness as due to Lyme disease, ataxia as due to Lyme disease, and cervical radiculopathy as due to Lyme disease. The Veteran's symptoms were not shown during active service and are not considered related to military service.

The Veteran's dorso lumbar spine disability was denied increased ratings in excess of 20 percent prior to March 5, 2012 and from March 5, 2012 onwards.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was denied increased ratings in excess of 20 percent prior to January 23, 2020 and from January 23, 2020 onwards.

The Veteran's major depression and generalized anxiety disorder are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately after his military service. The cervical spine disability was also not service-connected due to lack of in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for further examination, and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran is granted a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected neck and back disabilities as of February 20, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical opinions regarding the appellant's character of discharge, service connection claims, and mental health status. The VA will seek additional records and conduct examinations to determine these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical spine and left shoulder conditions due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is service-connected as it was incurred during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and denied service connection for low back condition and cervical spine condition. Service connection is granted for the gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD, but not for the low back or cervical spine conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neurological condition affecting his left hand and wrist, including cervical radiculopathy, is at least as likely as not related to a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in March 2011. As such, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for schizophrenia, a cervical spine disability, a lumbar spine disability, hearing loss, and PTSD. The claim for service connection for gout remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of cervical spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, left elbow, and right elbow conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.