Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that the current evaluation of 20 percent is appropriate given her symptoms and examination findings.

The Board has determined that further development is needed due to the submission of new evidence and a need for a VA examination. The appeal will be remanded to the RO for consideration.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining records of his pre-service motor vehicle accident and scheduling him for a VA examination to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected lumbar spondylosis with right radiculopathy at S1.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling the veteran for a VA examination to assess his current disability levels.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with left ulnar nerve neuropathy, finding that it was not related to any injury or disease incurred in service. The issue of reopening a 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 claim for compensation resulting from VA medical treatment is remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, prostate disability, and skin disability are denied due to lack of a confirmed stressor or diagnosis. The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of gonorrhea is denied as there is no medical evidence linking the condition to service. The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, GERD, left ankle disability, neck disability, and Tietze's syndrome are denied due to lack of a current diagnosis or competent medical evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine disability, CTS, arthritis of the hands, and low back disability are not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected bilateral lower leg disability. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a chronic sinus disorder and cervical spine disorder, as well as his requests for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for his 40 percent rating for his service-connected left shoulder disability. The Board found that new evidence submitted since the April 2002 decision did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim for a cervical spine disorder, and denied all other claims.

The Board finds that the veteran's arthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine was incurred during active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of aggravation by service or incurrence due to the 1998 motor vehicle accident.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition and PTSD, finding that the veteran's current conditions are not related to his active duty service.

The Board finds that the veteran's current neck and shoulder pain, including his diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, is not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a grant of benefits in any of the issues.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of fractured ankles, herniated cervical disc, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of multiple joints including hands, knees, and elbows. The underlying disorders were not shown to have worsened during active or inactive duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied. The VA rating schedule does not provide for an evaluation higher than 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus, which the veteran already has a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need to consider service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, including as secondary to service-connected right knee disability.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's cervical strain and also denied reopening his claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a disability rating greater than 60 percent for his cervical spine condition and for entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support an increased rating or TDIU determination.