Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical and lumbar spine disabilities were not incurred in service, as there was no chronic condition noted at separation. The VA examiner concluded that the conditions are more likely due to aging and degenerative changes rather than service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his range of motion and combined range of motion do not more nearly approximate the criteria for such.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a back disability and remanded the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for residuals of a fracture of the left ankle and fibula, as well as whether new and material evidence has been submitted sufficient to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of a scheduled hearing before the Board. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar and bilateral shoulder disabilities that are secondary to the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The Veteran is assigned a 30 percent rating for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability and its relationship to service-connected residuals of gunshot wounds.

The Veteran's left shoulder acromioclavicular arthritis and cervical strain are rated at 20 percent each, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current neck, back, hip, shoulder, and knee disabilities are not related to his military service, including a motor vehicle accident in service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's current neck disability is being remanded due to insufficient response from the April 2012 VA examination. The examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion regarding whether the Veteran's condition is related to his service as a fighter pilot.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The cervical spine disability has been granted service connection and assigned a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, providing proper VCAA notice, scheduling a VA examination for hearing loss, and scheduling examinations for the lumbar spine, cervical spine, bilateral ankle disabilities, and right elbow disability.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals regarding bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, a cervical spine disorder, and neuralgia of the jaw before a decision was made by the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and the need to verify duty status during a weekend MVA. Service connection for cervical spine disability and asthma will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have headaches, a back disability, or a neck disability that are causally related to his military service or to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including those related to back pain, cervical condition, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bronchitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and lumbar spine disorders, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The only competent opinion against the claim is based on a lack of continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee DJD and instability, as well as left knee DJD, were denied. The claim for a higher rating for cervical spine DJD was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with degenerative changes of the cervical spine and provided credible statements of continuous symptomatology since service. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for fatigue and granted service connection for schizophrenia, but denied all other issues on appeal.