Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2007

The veteran's service connection claim for bilateral testicular atrophy is granted. The RO denied the claims for left shoulder, left arm, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities on the basis that there was no explanation of their origin during service.

The VA determined that the veteran's current cervical spine condition is not related to service or a service-connected disability, including his service-connected chronic low back strain.

The Board found that there was no evidence linking the veteran's current back or neck disabilities to his active service, including a contusion during an altercation. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection regarding a psychiatric disorder, cervical spine disorder, and left shoulder disorder are being remanded due to the need to verify the location of a claimed jeep accident during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and initial increased ratings for her right and left leg tibialis anterior shin splints, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spondylotic myelopathy with quadriparesis and the residuals of cervical laminectomy, as it was not related to any aspect of service. The veteran's current disability is considered a progression or aggravation of his pre-existing lumbar spine disorder.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA and private medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities are service-connected, as they are likely due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident during service.

The veteran's cervical and lumbar strain were incurred during service, while her foot fungus was not shown to be related to service. Other claims of service connection are denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer with chronic hiatal hernia contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as well as his bilateral hearing loss and left eye/ear disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's cervical spine and associated neurological deficit are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability but denied it. The claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's cervical spine disability, including potential service connection on a presumptive basis or secondary to his service-connected traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine. The veteran needs additional medical records and an examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a neck or back disability due to disease or injury incurred in service, and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of traumatic injury, to include a cervical spine disability, finding that the veteran's current disability is not related to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's cervical spine disability and whether it is related to his service-connected right knee disability or any other service-connected condition.