Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that he experienced incapacitating episodes or ankylosis.,The veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the knees was denied as there was no competent medical evidence linking arthritis to his active duty service.

The Board found that the veteran's neck and left shoulder disabilities were not related to service or a service-connected condition, leading to denial of these claims. The lumbosacral strain evaluation was remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have neuropathy of the hands and arms, herniated discs at C-3, C-4, and C-5, a neck condition (variously diagnosed as a lipoma or neurofibroma of the neck), or degenerative changes of the cervical spine due to service. The preponderance of the evidence shows that these conditions were not present in service or until many years thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to changes in rating criteria, new evidence submitted by the veteran, and additional VA examination.

The veteran is appealing the denial of service connection for various conditions, including a right knee condition and cervical spine disability. The appeal also includes claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection. The case must be remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine appropriate rating criteria.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly evaluate the appellant's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his psychiatric disorder. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's current neck disabilities, diagnosed as cervical disc disease and cervical stenosis, were not incurred in or related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and other issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to higher initial evaluations for PTSD, as well as secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, will also be addressed.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the cervical and thoracic spine, as well as an increased rating for chronic low back strain with muscle spasm.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cervical and thoracic disorders, including nerve damage, are not related to service. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed cervical and thoracic disorders, including nerve damage.

The Board denied service connection for cervical cancer and a compensable rating for a bilateral foot disability, finding that the veteran's conditions were not related to her military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, cervical spondylosis, osteoarthritis of the left knee, right hand disorder, left shoulder impingement, skin rash, diabetes mellitus, sarcoma, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, major depression, schizophrenia, agoraphobia, degenerative changes in the cervical spine, degenerative disc disease of the low back, right arm pain (major), left arm pain, and left shoulder pain. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for microhematuria and cervical cancer, as well as her attempts to reopen claims for residuals of injuries to her left foot, left ankle, right knee, low back, and cervicitis. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's degenerative changes of the cervical spine were not incurred in service or due to a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a low back disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen her previous denial in May 1995.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations. The case will be reviewed again after these issues are addressed.