Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and considering his total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's cervical injury and acid reflux claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from a chiropractor and arranging for VA examinations to address the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding that any current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, a cervical spine disability, and a headache disorder. These conditions are related to injuries sustained during active military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic right shoulder strain was denied as she failed to report for a necessary VA examination. The claim is also denied due to the lack of evidence showing unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from substantially gainful employment, consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations and the provision of outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, which is secondary to his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his service-connected left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities have been granted, but the RO has not yet assigned effective dates. The Veteran seeks higher initial ratings.

The Veteran's dysthymic disorder, cervical disc disease, and lumbar spine injury have a combined disability rating of 60 percent. His service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and migraine headaches were denied. Service connection was granted for PTSD with staged ratings from April 23, 2004 to October 22, 2007, and for advanced osteoarthritis of the cervical spine with a rating of 20 percent effective October 10, 2006.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left hip dysplasia, removal of the uterus, chronic tendonitis of the left shoulder, spondylolysis of the lumbar spine, cervical strain with trace bulging at the C4-5, C5-6 and C6-7 levels, chronic tendonitis left knee, uterine fibroids, and removal of the right ovary, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoids are related to his military service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids. The cervical/lumbar spine condition claim is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 40 percent for his cervical spine disability has been remanded due to a failure to provide the appellant with proper notice and scheduling for a hearing.

The Veteran was found to be in need of aid and attendance due to his service-connected lumbar spine and left shoulder disabilities from December 1, 2002 to May 31, 2006. He is not housebound.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her Substantive Appeal prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current cervical spine disorder, acute iritis, deviated nasal septum, or chronic pharyngitis. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, right shin splints, left shin splints, and a right femoral condyle disability. The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his service-connected back, left knee, and right knee disabilities are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, headaches, and right knee disorder have been denied. The claim for headaches has been granted as new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine, shoulder, and knee disorders are not related to service. The evidence does not show a chronic disability of these conditions during service or within one year after separation from service.