Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine disorder did not have its onset in service and is not etiologically related to his military service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the condition was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, claimed as a neck disorder, requires additional development and an examination to determine if his current condition is related to service. The case is therefore REMANDED.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his cervical spine, right knee, and left shoulder conditions were denied by the Board.

The Board has found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability had its onset in service and is related to his active duty. The claim for a thoracolumbar spine disability was not addressed as it does not appear to be part of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine disabilities and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective from May 14, 2010. The Veteran's appeal is on the initial evaluations assigned.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a head injury, as his current neck and upper extremity symptoms are not shown to be related to the head injury sustained in service.

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

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea syndrome, cervical spine disorder, and right arm disorder. The claim for service connection for a back disability was reopened but denied on the merits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for brainstem, cervical spine, and headache disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability and associated radiculopathy were rated at the maximum available under VA regulations, with no additional effective date requested.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability, including stenosis and degenerative disc disease (DDD), is not causally related to his active duty service. Therefore, service connection for this condition was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical degenerative joint disease began in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and PTSD, as these issues were addressed in a separate REMAND portion of the decision.,Service connection was denied for left foot disability (residuals of injury) and right foot disability (residuals of stress fracture).,Cervical cancer was not shown during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed degenerative disc disease and facet arthropathy of the thoracic/lumbar spine and cervical spine, which constitutes a complete grant of the benefits sought on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's injuries in a 1985 motor vehicle accident were caused by his own willful misconduct and intoxication, which constitutes a denial of service connection for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues of service connection for a recurrent cervical spine disorder and an increased rating for low back strain are pending.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current neck, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities to his military service. The claims for these conditions were therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back strain is proximately due to his service-connected right knee disability, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for a neck disability remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be adjudicated, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a right shoulder examination.

The Veteran's initial increased ratings for his service-connected cervical myositis and traumatic brain injury were denied, but he was granted a maximum rating of 40 percent for his TBI residuals.