Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disability of the hands, cervical lymphadenopathy, and skin cancer or its residuals. The evidence did not demonstrate current disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and anxiety and depression, as secondary to service-connected ulcerative colitis. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptoms since service separation.

The Veteran seeks service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, alleging in-service trauma. The case is being remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current spinal conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is satisfied with the current rating for his cervical spine disability and therefore, the appeal in this matter must be dismissed. The claim of service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's cervical radiculopathy is found to be secondary to his service-connected cervical spondylosis, and the claim for carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to cervical spondylosis is granted.

The Board denied claims for service connection for lumbar paravertebral myositis and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that these conditions were not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and stomach condition, but granted service connection for a gastric ulcer. The case is being remanded to obtain SSA records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for cervical spine disability. The VA physician provided an opinion linking the Veteran's current cervical spine disability to her active duty training injury in August 1986, which is considered sufficient to grant service connection.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition and radiculopathy were not incurred in service or due to a service-connected disability, thus the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's cervical strain is rated at 10 percent, and his radiculopathy involving C7 nerve roots associated with cervical strain is rated at 20 percent effective November 2, 2012. The Veteran's residuals of right foot injury and left foot injury are each rated at 10 percent, and the Veteran's bilateral hand rash does not meet any compensable rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability and considering whether referral for an extraschedular TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if his combined effect of all service-connected disabilities precludes him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD, major depression, and anxiety disorder. The Board also found that a cervical/gynecological condition is related to active military service, but did not find any evidence of a respiratory disease due to chemical exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected cervical spine disc disease was granted, with a separate 30 percent rating assigned for the neurological manifestations of the disability. The original 20 percent rating for orthopedic manifestations remains in effect.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and vocational rehabilitation assessment to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on June 16, 2007 was denied as the circumstances did not constitute a medical emergency and VA facilities were available.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to have manifested in pain and limitation of motion, with forward flexion limited to 40 degrees. The Board determined that the current 30 percent rating for this period is appropriate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis with degenerative changes was granted. Claims for arthritis of the left wrist and hand, both feet, left elbow, right elbow, shoulders, hips, ankles, and knees were denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of secondary service connection for his cervical spine and left upper extremity conditions.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability was evaluated as having slight limitation of motion prior to July 31, 2012. From that date forward, the Veteran had limited range of motion with pain.,From July 31, 2012, the Veteran's cervical root nerve pain manifested as decreased sensation without additional limitation of motion.