Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his claims. The veteran's left shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5203, but not meeting criteria for an increased rating.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine was denied. The effective date earlier than November 12, 1999 for the grant of service connection for intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine was also denied.

The case is being remanded for further examination and medical opinion regarding the veteran's ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for back and neck disabilities have been denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen them.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and denied increased ratings for right femur and tibia and fibula fracture residuals, finding no medical relationship between the disabilities and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and assigned a 20 percent disability rating. The veteran's current cervical disc disease is related to his injury in service, but it was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine condition.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and granted a 40 percent rating for the veteran's lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, effective from January 8, 2001.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and increased ratings for the veteran's lumbosacral strain and cervical whiplash injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a cervical spine disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition and concluding that any current cervical spine disorder is not related to service.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability evaluation for the veteran's cervical spine degenerative joint disease, effective from October 25, 2001. The claims for service connection of left and right shoulder disabilities were also granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current neck disability and therefore, service connection for a neck disability cannot be granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a low back condition, and a cervical spine condition due to insufficient medical nexus evidence and incomplete Social Security Administration records.

The Board found that the veteran's current nerve disorders of the right arm, neck and back are not related to his inservice laceration injury. The claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected and have denied his claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for rheumatoid arthritis of the hands and shoulders, as well as his initial rating claim for rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine. The VA found that there was no evidence of any exacerbations or limitations in motion to a compensable degree.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of chronic lumbar or cervical spine pathology during service or within one year post-service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected residuals of a cerebral concussion with headaches and cervical strain, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Board found that the veteran's current back disorder is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and an increased rating for his shrapnel fragment wound of the neck, finding no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.