Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis and injuries to his back, as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities within the appeal period.

The VA Board found insufficient evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to his service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of her cervical strain myositis was withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision. The claim for service connection for upper extremity disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome and radiculopathy, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected left ankle sprain, left shoulder strain, cervical strain, and lumbar strain do not warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims and finds that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims for service connection. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to address the etiology of any sinus disorder present, as well as a C&P examination to determine the nature and etiology of his cervical spine condition and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if a higher rating is warranted for cervical disc disease, including consideration of a demonstrable deformity resulting from an avulsion fracture at C-7 level.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his military service and whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder, diagnosed as cervical disc disease, cervical spondylosis, and cervical spine strain/sprain, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence shows that it is unrelated to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip condition on a secondary basis to his service-connected knee disability. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee, cervical spine, and right arm numbness and weakness are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck injury, including cervical spine disability, finding no evidence of an onset in service or relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for a low back disorder, left elbow disorder, and left knee disability. The claim was not reopened as new and material evidence had not been received.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are so disabling as to prevent him from dressing himself and frequently adjusting his special orthopedic appliance without aid, meeting the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and medical examinations to determine the etiology of his cervical spine disorder, kidney cancer, and bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his cervical spine disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service helicopter crash during combat operations.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine disorder are found to be incurred in service, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability warrants a 20 percent rating, but not higher. The lumbar spine disability does not warrant any increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further action consistent with a joint motion. The Veteran's appeal is now pending before the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability closely approximates unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, warranting a 40% evaluation.