Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 20 percent, and his right knee disability warranted a combined rating of 20 percent. Both conditions were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition in service or continuity of symptomatology, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic neck or low back injury in service and rejected the Veteran's allegations. The current disabilities are not related to service, including any in-service injuries.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck, left shoulder, and left arm disabilities were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board found no current diagnoses of the claimed conditions and thus denied service connection for all issues.

The Board has found new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for back, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities. The underlying claims are supported by the evidence currently of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a medical opinion regarding his employability.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar and cervical spine conditions have not been found to warrant an evaluation in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent ratings. The fracture to the right fourth metacarpal has also not been found to be compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, low back disorder, sciatica of the lower extremities, and bilateral knee, hip, and foot disabilities. The decision found that new evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease and strain/sprain of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, bilateral chondromalacia patella, and sinusitis. The evidence shows that these conditions were incurred in or are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for additional disability of the neck and right arm are denied as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were caused by VA physical therapy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a VA examination for his lumbar spine disability and cervical spine strain with peripheral radiculopathy, as well as obtain any outstanding VA treatment records. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine, right foot, left foot, right hip, and left hip conditions are not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for his right knee and cervical spine disabilities to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a cervical spine disability, spontaneous pneumothorax, chest pain, blood vessel damage of the head, mini-strokes or transient ischemic attacks, skin disorder, or hypertension due to service. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA audiological evaluation, and considering the new evidence received since the most recent supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for further action, including scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine, thoracic spine, and left shoulder disabilities due to incomplete review of her medical records.