Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran does not have any of the claimed disabilities, and there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his chronic headaches, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board found that there was no evidence to support service connection for the claimed conditions, including left shoulder disability, back disability, neck disability, right hip disability, and disorders of the nose and/or sinuses. The Veteran's claims were denied as his disabilities did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 19, 2012. The rating reflects limitation of motion and pain but no unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including examinations and notice regarding certain aspects of her claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left knee, right knee, and hypertension have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to the Board's decision.

The Board found that the reduction of the disability evaluation from 20 percent to 10 percent effective May 1, 2009 through November 9, 2010 for a service-connected cervical spine disability was proper.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and evidence. The issues include service connection for various disabilities and increased ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private chiropractic records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination. The Under Secretary for Benefits will also be consulted regarding whether cervical radiculopathy and neuropathy of the upper extremities are related to radiation exposure or other factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining post-service private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any left shoulder and/or cervical spine disabilities preexisted active service or were incurred therein. The examiner will also assess whether any current left shoulder and/or cervical spine disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's residuals of T5 compression fracture are related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for a thoracic spine disability. The issues of lumbar and cervical spine disabilities remain pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for depression but denied all other claims due to lack of evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating prior to February 26, 2010 was denied. From that date forward, his claim for an increased rating was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities are related to service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a shell fragment wound to the neck, which is considered secondary to the Veteran's low back condition and cervical spine condition. The remaining issues on appeal are deferred pending further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right ankle disability, sleep disorder secondary to PTSD, GERD and gastrointestinal issues secondary to PTSD, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, fibromyalgia secondary to PTSD, cervical spine disability, and loss of teeth #8 and #9. The primary issue is that the Veteran's claims are based on service connection for PTSD, which does not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's service connection claims, including a new VA examination to address the relationship between his diagnosed neck and back disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability with neurological involvement and bilateral hip disability, finding no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.