Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet and a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbosacral spine disorders, as well as his claim for residuals of a head injury. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen any of these claims. Additionally, the Board determined that any residual disability from the September 1966 incident was due to the veteran's intoxication at the time.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that there is no link between the veteran's current cervical spine disability and his active duty service.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine, left shoulder, and left foot disabilities are not related to his service-connected left knee disability. Therefore, he is denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination to determine if the veteran's current foot or spinal problems are related to service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine disc herniation and various headaches. The Board has ordered additional examinations to determine the likely etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis of the right hand is related to her service and she is therefore entitled to service connection for this condition. The cervical spine disability, diagnosed as osteoarthritis, also appears to be related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical and lumbar degenerative disc disease was not present in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year after separation from service, and is not related to or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board denied service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding that the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 29, 2001 for the grant of service connection for cervical facet arthropathy. The decision found that no earlier effective date is warranted as the veteran did not file a new claim until June 29, 2001.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a claim for an increased rating for gunshot wound residuals and degenerative changes of the cervical spine, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current carpal tunnel syndrome and degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine did not result from his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The veteran's cervical spine disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded for further development to determine if service connection is warranted on a secondary basis due to her service-connected low back pain.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his cervical spine, lumbar spine, and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome disabilities were denied by the Board. The conditions are service-connected under a direct theory.

The veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including a duodenal ulcer, T8 compression fracture residuals, and cervical spine myofascial pain syndrome. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and potential VA examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation are being remanded due to the submission of additional arguments and evidence. The RO will review these matters and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case if necessary.

The Board denied service connection for low back and cervical spine disorders, finding no evidence of a current disability related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected disabilities, including residuals of a fractured head of the left radius (elbow), chronic left shoulder strain, DJD of the cervical spine C5, C6, C7, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a spinal disorder diagnosed as DDD and ankylosing spondylitis. The claims of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis, residuals of injuries to the right arm and elbow, and increased rating for residuals of injury, fifth segment of sacrum with sprain of the sacroiliac joint are being remanded for further development.