Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied all increased evaluations of appeal for right shoulder bicipital tendonitis and bursitis, cervical strain, and dorsolumbar strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Scheuermann's disease, hypertension, bilateral finger disability, and a neck disability.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is found to have originated during his service in Afghanistan, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to use braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair as a normal mode of locomotion.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is not related to his service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine and cervical spine with disc herniation at C5-C6 and C6-C7 have been granted, but only a separate compensable rating for objective neurological abnormalities associated with the lumbosacral spine has been awarded. The cervical spine issue remains unresolved.

The Veteran's left shoulder condition, tendonitis and/or bursitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. Her right shoulder injury is unrelated to any event or disease in service.,The cervical spine sprain/strain was also not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of chronic cervical spine disorder during service or within one year following service, and the Veteran's current cervical spine disorder is not related to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability has been primarily manifested by pain on use and moderate to severe limitation of motion, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to address whether service connection is warranted for a cervical spine disability on a direct or secondary basis. The Veteran contends that his current neck pain may be related to an in-service fall and/or his service-connected lumbar spine condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, including associated upper extremity radiculopathy and a left knee disorder on the basis of new evidence. The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10%.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability (strain) and left ankle disability are not service-connected as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the appeals period.,Bilateral pes planus was pre-existing but did not worsen due to military service. The Veteran has been granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernia disability is not service-connected as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition during service and the current condition did not manifest until after discharge. The other issues were either not addressed or are not supported by sufficient evidence.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 10 percent prior to December 10, 2009. A separate rating of 10 percent for right upper extremity radiculitis associated with the cervical spine disability was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent as of July 8, 2009. The cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disorders are not service connected due to lack of evidence showing arthritis during or within one year after service. Headache disorder was not addressed in the decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to additional development being required, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to issues with representation and notification. The claims for service connection are on the merits, but need further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and clarification of medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability. The remaining issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has ordered additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and incontinence, as secondary to his service-connected back disability. The case is being remanded to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's neck disability could be secondary to his service-connected back disability, and to afford him with a new VA examination for his incontinence.