The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical neck disability, finding that there is no credible evidence showing it began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury. The Board also found that the current cervical neck disability is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected low back disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current cervical neck disability was not shown to have its onset during active service and there is no credible evidence linking it to any in-service injury or disease. Additionally, the VA examiners found that the cervical neck disability is not related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24005903
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a cervical neck disability, fatigue as due to an undiagnosed illness, constant cough, mucus in the nose, itchy and irritated nose and throat (claimed as rhinitis) as due to an undiagnosed illness, constant cough, mucus in the nose, itchy and irritated nose and throat (claimed as sinusitis) as due to an undiagnosed illness, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and depression.
- Partly granted
Service connection granted for cervical neck disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical neck disability.,Respiratory condition (likely including bronchitis, URI, and pharyngitis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus to service.,Gastrointestinal condition, to include hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease with heartburn symptoms, is remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) failed to substantially comply with prior remand directives and has ordered another examination for the Veteran's cervical neck disability, right knee, and right hip disabilities. The appeal is being remanded for further action.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical neck disability is rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The initial compensable rating for his neck scar was denied.
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