Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found that there is not enough evidence to support the claim that the veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disorder caused his degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, thus denying the secondary service connection claim.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and other physical conditions, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU.

The veteran's service-connected left radius and ulna fractures have resulted in ankylosis of the elbow joint, preventing pronation and supination. The RO has granted a 50 percent rating for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The veteran's current cervical spine disability is linked to his active duty service, but there is no direct evidence linking it to a service-connected condition.

The VA granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's radiculopathy of the cervical spine, C8, effective July 14, 2003.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for spinal stenosis of the cervical vertebrae from C-3 to C-5 and an increased rating for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter associated with hypertensive heart disease, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to assess the current severity of his service-connected cervical spine and left elbow conditions.

The veteran's lumbosacral strain was rated at 20% prior to August 27, 2007, and at 10% from that date. The thoracic spine disorder is not service-connected, nor is the cervical spine disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for upper and lower extremity disabilities, finding no relationship between these conditions and his military service or any already service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis, finding that his pre-existing cervical disability did not worsen during service and was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected low back disorder.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic disease present during service, and denied the veteran's claims for service connection as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between current back disorders and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of neck disability and peripheral neuropathy. The veteran is now entitled to these benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for his claimed conditions, finding no evidence of a direct link to service or VA treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a special examination to determine if the veteran requires aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, low back disability, and cervical spine disability are not supported by the evidence of record. The preponderance of the evidence is against these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her cervical spine disorder and right shoulder disorder, finding that neither condition warranted a rating higher than the current assigned ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if current degenerative changes of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine began during service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right wrist fracture, lumbosacral spine disability, and cervical spine disability were denied. The RO assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent for each condition.