Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his cervical spine disability, currently rated at 40 percent. The evidence did not show favorable or unfavorable ankylosis, pronounced neurological symptoms, or prescribed bed rest.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for left knee disability, service connection for right arm and hand disability, and service connection for cervical disc disease. The decision found that there was no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms post-service to support these claims.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a seizure with resulting scalp laceration and neck disability, claimed as due to VA medical treatment. The Board has remanded the case for further development.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete information and need for medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for cervical degenerative disc disease and denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder. The Board found that the cervical spine disorder did not manifest in service or as a result of his service-connected lumbar spine disorder.

The veteran's knee and elbow disabilities have been rated as 10 percent disabling since January 1, 2002. The thoracic arthritis is currently non-compensably disabling.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various shoulder, back, wrist, and cervical spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the shoulders and elbows, DDD of the cervical spine, degenerative changes status post laminectomy of the lumbar spine, peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, a bladder disorder, migraine headaches, and a psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain, hypoglycemia, carpal tunnel syndrome (right upper extremity), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, a cervical spine disorder, and a lumbar spine disorder. The Board also found that left carpel tunnel syndrome is not related to service.

The veteran's cervical spine problems are related to service and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected myofasciitis of the left arm and cervical strain with neuropathy, as well as a compensable rating for benign esophageal polyp. The appeal was based on evidence showing no significant impairment in range of motion or neurological function.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his final disallowed claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, concluding that the previous determinations were not incorrect.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a right inguinal hernia, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer disease, and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disorder was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 11, 2005 or in excess of 30 percent since that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cervical spine disability is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spondylosis but the claim for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine requires further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for purpose of obtaining VA dental treatment for periodontal disease was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for eligibility under VA regulations. The claims for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, and residuals of cold injury of the feet (immersion) were also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is related to his service, and thus granted service connection for this condition. The cervical spine disability was not addressed in the decision.