Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome of the cervical and thoracic spine is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue regarding PTSD remains pending as it involves other diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence does not support a grant of benefits in any of these cases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for further development due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether his left eye ptosis is a congenital defect or disease, and for issuance of a statement of the case on the issues of service connection for thoracic spine and cervical spine disabilities.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any of his service-connected conditions, and the Board finds that the appellant does not have competent medical evidence to support her claim. As a result, she is not entitled to burial benefits based on the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition warranted an increase in rating beyond the assigned 10 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his first period of active duty service from December 2008 to January 2010.,The Veteran has a current right knee disorder and the evidence is in equipoise as to whether it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's additional disabilities were not caused by VA medical treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. � 1151.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the inadequacy of a February 2013 VA examination, and an additional VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease were not found to be related to service, resulting in a denial of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying the Veteran's duty status during his service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service. The remaining claims for service connection for left elbow disorder, left shoulder disorder, residuals of a left-side rib injury, low back disorder, and cervical spine disorder are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and cervical spine disability, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the right shoulder claim. The cervical spine disability was not found to be related to active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations and medical opinions in connection with his claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a cervical spine disorder that he claims was aggravated by an in-service injury. The Board finds the case should be remanded to obtain clarification on whether the pre-existing condition existed prior to service and if it was aggravated during service.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disorder is granted with a rating of 30 percent, effective August 31, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral allergic conjunctivitis and blepharitis, finding that the Veteran's current eye conditions had their onset in service. The remaining issues of service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition, neck condition, back condition, and other eye conditions are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and readjudicating the claims with consideration of all evidence. The Veteran's appeal is now pending again.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including those for increased ratings for various conditions and disabilities. The Board is dismissing the appeals as moot.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease, was incurred in service and is granted service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability and granted it. The lumbar spine issue remains pending.