Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims, except for the claim of service connection for a right shoulder disability which has been reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding his cervical spine disability and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disability, specifically whether it is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition as the evidence did not show it was incurred in or aggravated by service, and continuity of symptomatology was not established.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine disorder and cervical spine DJD were denied. The rating for thoracolumbar spine disorder remains at 10 percent, while the rating for cervical spine DJD is also at 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 13, 2013, for service connection of various conditions have been denied as a matter of law due to the preclusion of VA compensation while on active duty. The Board also remanded several issues related to chest pain and other disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for a retrospective opinion regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to May 24, 2013. The claim is also remanded due to outstanding VA Vocational Rehabilitation records that have not been considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The Board found that the Veteran did not submit any evidence to reopen his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting reports regarding the Veteran's ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if he requires aid and attendance as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of his lumbar spine, cervical spine, and flatfeet.,The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or any in-service injury.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis. The cervical spine condition and hearing loss issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service injury and is more likely due to normal aging and post-service occupation.

The Veteran's claims for cervical cancer, pharyngitis, asthma, and acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) were denied. The claim for service connection for digestive diseases is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current cervical spine disability is related to his service, including a 1969 injury. The claim will be reviewed again with new medical examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a neck disability, as well as higher initial ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The claims are being returned due to inadequate previous examinations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 as her cervical spine disability did not result from VA's care, but rather due to its natural progression.

The Veteran's Reiter’s syndrome, left and right knee degenerative joint disease, and hand disabilities have been rated based on their current manifestations. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder, cervical spine, lumbar spine, bilateral pes planus, and dry throat disabilities are not service-connected.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability, specifically whether it is related to service, including any in-service left shoulder injury.