Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA addendum medical opinion regarding the relationship between his gastrointestinal condition and his service-connected back disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability was not incurred in service and is not related to any incident during his military service. The VA examiner opined that the current condition is less likely than not caused by or a result of an injury sustained during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining additional service records and providing a supplemental VA medical opinion.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective April 12, 2005 due to her service-connected disabilities. The combined rating for her service-connected conditions reached 90% as of that date.

The Veteran's arthritis of the cervical spine was found to have manifested within one year of separation from active service, warranting presumptive service connection.,There is no evidence of rheumatoid arthritis or any other diagnosed condition in the elbows, wrists, and hips during service. The Veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine or degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine that is etiologically related to his active service. The preponderance of evidence is against the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current neck pain may be related to his active service, specifically an incident during flight training. The case is therefore being remanded for a VA examination and further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability is not related to service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran does not have a cervical spine disorder or bilateral knee disorder. Her claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA examination and medical opinion evidence regarding his claimed left knee and cervical spine disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and a lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's amnesia is considered resolved.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's amnesia, resolving his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder/cervical spine disability is not related to military service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection. As a result, the claim of service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a cervical spine disability that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected left shoulder disability, as well as claims for other disabilities and benefits. The Board has ordered remand due to incomplete records and the need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back and neck disabilities are not related to his active duty service, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder and cervical spine disorders are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could have caused these conditions. The VA examiners found no direct link between the Veteran's reported fall from a ladder during service and his current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue and will schedule a Travel Board hearing for the Veteran.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA guidelines. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and PTSD have not been found to be related to service, and the current ratings for both conditions are denied.

The evidence does not support a finding of a current cervical spine disorder that is related to service, and the Veteran's complaints have not been manifested to a compensable degree.