Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no evidence showing a direct connection between the Veteran's cervical spine disability and his service, nor any evidence linking it to his service-connected left knee condition. The Veteran's current cervical spine disability was caused by a motor vehicle accident in 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's neck disability is not due to or the result of any service-connected condition or any other incident of service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that there was no direct relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the appeal for additional development due to a need for another medical opinion regarding service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic lung disability and therefore, service connection for a lung disability is denied.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings and TDIU. The issues were related to cervical herniated nucleus pulposis, uterine fibroids prior to November 14, 2011, and TDIU.

The Board found that the appellant's low back and neck disabilities are more likely due to a civilian injury in August 1988, rather than an in-service injury in September 1984.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were granted, with the right knee disability rated at 60 percent effective February 15, 2012. The cervical spine disability was rated as 20 percent disabling, and the right arm numbness and weakness was rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and cervical/lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and multiple orthopedic conditions, result in a combined rating of 100 percent. The Veteran is currently employed full-time as a security officer and has been so employed throughout the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding whether a cervical spine disorder is caused or aggravated by a service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection will be readjudicated after completion of the requested development.

The Board denied service connection for cervical and thoracic spine disorders, as well as increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy of the lower extremities. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also denied.

Your appeals for service connection for left shoulder, cervical spine, right hip, and right knee disorders have been dismissed as you withdrew your appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records. The claims for increased rating of cervical strain and TDIU are within the Board's jurisdiction.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar strain with degenerative changes, right shoulder tendinitis, and a cervical strain with degenerative changes. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to the injury he sustained in service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical and lumbar spine disabilities were not related to his military service, including lifting heavy items in supply work. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's right knee DJD, status-post surgery with instability and residual scars is rated at 30 percent from April 10, 2010. His left knee DJD, status-post osteotomy with scars is rated at 10 percent from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, headaches, low back disability, neck disability, and bilateral knee disabilities have been reopened. The evidence now supports a finding of service connection for these conditions.