Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is not service connected as it was not shown to be incurred or aggravated by his military service.,Service connection for neuropathy of the upper extremities (to include brachial plexus syndrome of the right upper extremity) and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted as they are found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Board found the evidence in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran’s joint pain, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, lipomas, Gulf War Illness, bronchial asthma, nasal polyps, digestive problems, hernia, and skin problems are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability. The Veteran's claims were based on his in-service complaints of pain but the evidence did not support a finding that any current disabilities originated during or were related to his military service.,There is no indication that the Veteran experienced chronic symptoms of these conditions prior to their onset post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including left upper lobe granulomatous infection with pulmonary nodule, was reopened and granted effective June 20, 2013. An effective date of June 20, 2013, but no earlier, is assigned for the award of service connection. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 15, 2008 remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that there is no direct evidence linking his current condition to his military service. The Board also found insufficient evidence of secondary service connection due to his service-connected bilateral knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical disc disease and cervical spondylosis, finding that the current diagnoses are due to an in-service motor vehicle accident. Service connection for tension headaches is also granted as secondary to now service-connected cervical spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the reduction in disability rating, severance of service connection for PTSD, and discontinuance of TDIU due to fraud allegations. The Veteran disagrees with these decisions and requests further investigation into the OIG report and his plea agreement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is also required to undergo an updated examination for his chondromalacia, left knee with patellar tendonitis.

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD is rated at 10 percent prior to July 29, 2016 and 20 percent thereafter. The rating for right shoulder strain was denied before July 26, 2016 and granted as of that date with a 30 percent rating. Ratings for left shoulder strain, limitation of flexion in the right knee, and limitation of flexion in the left knee were also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and neck disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and cervical spine disability due to insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and arthritis of the lumbar spine, respectively.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed cervical spine and low back disabilities. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that these disabilities are related to service, considering the Veteran's in-service scooter accident and her MOS.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability, low back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Service connection for Sjogren's syndrome with vitreous degeneration and punctate keratitis is remanded due to newly added evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist sprain, cervical spine disability, and left ankle disabilities. The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disability is granted.

The Veteran's lumbar strain has been granted a 20 percent evaluation, effective February 21, 2017. The Board also remanded several service connection claims for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for neck, shoulder, back, hip, and sleep apnea disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nervous disorder and hypertension was granted. Service connection for hypertension is also granted, but the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed heart or cervical spine condition related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as he does not have a loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor any other qualifying condition.

The Board dismissed all claims of service connection due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 27, 2011.