Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is at least as likely as not related to service, and thus grants service connection for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's degenerative joint and disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine is currently rated at 40 percent effective October 11, 2012. The Veteran's disc disease of the cervical spine remains rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of in-service complaints of cervical tenderness.

The Veteran was not found unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities prior to April 28, 2004. The Director of Compensation and Pension Service determined that the nonservice-connected cervical spine condition had a significant effect on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the RO in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease with right forminal stenosis at C6-C7, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's ankle/feet, back, neck, left shoulder, stomach/gastrointestinal, and psychiatric disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The kidney disorder was determined to be pre-existing and not aggravated during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability or bilateral knee disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is causing his headaches. His initial rating for the cervical spine was denied, but he received a higher rating from December 28, 2010 onwards. He also receives a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine, finding that it is likely due to a significant injury sustained during active service. The claim for DDD of the lumbosacral spine remains pending as there was no Statement of the Case issued.

The Board has decided to separate the issues of service connection for a neck disability and headaches, as the Veteran's statements indicate that his headaches are in fact separate and distinct disabilities. The case is being remanded for additional development including obtaining medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and providing an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any currently present right knee and neck disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed cervical spine, left shoulder, and right leg disabilities. The claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his cervical spine spondylosis and headaches are related to service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability has been rated at 10 percent since August 1, 2002.

The Board has granted service connection for a herniated nucleus pulposus of the cervical spine with bilateral radiculopathy, finding that it is related to symptoms observed during service.

The Veteran's claims were granted for service connection for various spinal disabilities and associated radiculopathies. The RO also increased her disability ratings for these conditions, with some changes effective May 23, 2013.

The Veteran's TMJD with bone resorption is rated at 50 percent effective August 25, 2008. The other issues on appeal are not currently before the Board.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neck disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.