Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder is due to an injury sustained during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The cervical spine disorder is not shown to be related to service.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his postoperative cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for VCAA compliance and a VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for higher ratings for depression and cervical spine arthritis, as well as her service connection claims for a right shoulder disorder, scoliosis with left leg length discrepancy, and fibrocystic breast disease.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for low back and right leg disabilities, both claimed as secondary to a service-connected right foot disability. The claim for service connection for neck disability remains denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's cervical spine disability, manifested by pain and limited motion, warrants a 30 percent evaluation under the rating criteria for disabilities of the spine.

The Board denied compensation for residuals of injury to the left hip, left ankle, and neck due to VA treatment in February 1992, finding no additional disability resulting from the incident.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for a cervical spine disorder and granted an increased rating for asthma. The issues regarding foot and skin disorders are also addressed.

The veteran's bilateral arm and leg disabilities are considered part of her service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disorders, respectively.

The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's current cervical spine disorder to his military service, including a 1968 neck injury. The claim was denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to work prior to March 29, 1996. The Board found that the evidence did not reflect such disability prior to this date.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine disorder, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.

The veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 20 percent from April 13, 1998 to July 15, 2001 and increased to 60 percent effective July 15, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities are related to injuries sustained during active service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations and earlier effective dates for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VCAA compliance.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and found the veteran's VA Form 9 regarding his low back disability was not timely filed.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of both old and revised rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder and right shoulder disorder were not incurred in service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of new evidence, including a medical opinion linking the veteran's cervical spine disorder to his military service. The TDIU claim is held in abeyance until the service connection issue is resolved.

The veteran's cervical spine disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it does not result in unfavorable ankylosis, severe intervertebral disc syndrome, any incapacitating episodes, or any neurological manifestations.

The VA determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance due to his inability to perform basic activities of daily living without assistance.