Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the removal of the right testicle, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, and residuals of a right foot injury. The appellant's appeal was withdrawn regarding his left knee disability.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have left ear hearing loss, and denied his claim for service connection.,Regarding the cervical spine/upper back condition, the VA found insufficient evidence to grant service connection on a direct basis or as secondary to service-connected shoulder disability.

The Board finds that the veteran's service connection claim for degenerative joint disease with degenerative disc disease of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine is denied as there is no competent evidence linking any current disability to his military service.

The Board finds that the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance is established, meeting the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and clarifying his claim for service connection due to herbicide exposure.

The veteran's stomach disability is granted secondary to medication used for his service-connected myofascial pain syndrome. His lumbosacral spine condition warrants a 40 percent rating, and the cervical and dorsal spine conditions are each rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's initial ratings for cervical spine arthrosis, lumbar spine arthrosis, and right knee disability were granted. The right knee disability received a compensable rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for his service-connected left shoulder disability and cervical strain, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine and left knee disabilities.

The VA has denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and cervical spine, currently evaluated at 20 percent and 10 percent respectively.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current cervical spine disability to his service, and denied his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral levator scapulae syndrome and developmental cervico-thoracic scoliosis, with degenerative spurring of the cervical spine, as secondary to a service-connected quadriceps muscle scar of the left leg.

The VA determined that the veteran's current cervical spine problems are not due to the May 1995 VA treatment, finding no additional disability resulting from such treatment.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for cervical spine disability and determined that it is related to his military service. The veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain is also rated at 40 percent.

The Board finds that the appellant's current lumbosacral spine, hip, and cervical spine disorders are related to his military service. The claim is granted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to an injury during service.

The VA determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability, including spondylosis with multilevel osteoarthritis and discogenic disease, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board found insufficient evidence to support a claim of service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's currently demonstrated back disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine, is likely due to injury sustained during service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disorder was granted, and he received an effective date of April 2, 1992.,Service connection for cervical spine disability was established from August 27, 1992. The veteran also received TDIU benefits starting May 27, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and need for additional examination.