Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was incurred in active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his claimed spinal and sinus conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a chronic left hand disability in service and his current carpal tunnel syndrome is not related to any in-service condition. For the foot issue, the VA examiner opined that the plantar fasciitis is not likely related to service.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further development and readjudication, including scheduling a VA examination and issuing a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board found no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's current cervical spine disability with radiculopathy and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders, finding no evidence of chronicity within one year post-service. The claim was not reopened as new and material evidence was not provided.

The veteran's low back disability was granted a 20% evaluation effective July 23, 2004.,The veteran's cervical disability was not granted an increased evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and earlier effective date was denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is January 10, 2002.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on appeal have been denied. The VA has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatophytosis of the hands and feet, as his condition is currently noncompensable under DC 7806.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for additional medical evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical myositis was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 30 percent.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a cervical spine disability, including as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including back and neck disorders, foot and hand conditions, skin condition, sleep apnea, respiratory disorder, blood disorder, and pericarditis. The appeal will be remanded to obtain additional medical records and ensure all claims are properly considered.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disability and any associated bilateral arm condition. The RO/AMC will then review the claims based on all evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected left knee disability or to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected left leg shell fragment wound residuals.

The Veteran's cervical spondylosis with osteophytes and radiculopathy was found to have its onset in service, granted a rating of 10 percent for sinusitis with headaches and nosebleeds, and denied an increased rating for his psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability were denied. The appeal is remanded to the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his right knee injury claim, and he does not meet the criteria for service connection for other conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other claims were not addressed due to the need for additional development.