Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of cervical and lumbar spine, degenerative disease of right shoulder and hands, and arthritis of left shoulder, hips, knees, and ankles. The issues of entitlement to service connection for degenerative disease of the right shoulder and hands, and arthritis of the left shoulder, hips, knees, and ankles are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of an effective date earlier than February 8, 2001, for a 20 percent evaluation for internal derangement of the left knee with postoperative degenerative changes. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims were denied because he is a fugitive felon and compensation benefits are prohibited for this period.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of July 5, 2000 for a 60% evaluation for service-connected traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine with spondylosis.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including a VA examination and consideration of the revised rating criteria for spine disabilities.

The veteran's cervical arthritis is presumed to have been incurred during active military service. The right shoulder disorder and chronic rash (psoriasis) are not currently granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to discrepancies in representation and notification.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling examinations to evaluate the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance due to her medical conditions, which do not demonstrate a significant level of disability requiring regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, all cervical and left upper extremity disorders however diagnosed, and an increased rating for a cervical spine disorder characterized as cervical arthralgia with possible C-1-C2 articular surface narrowing.

The Board has remanded the case due to new legal interpretations and incomplete VCAA notification. The veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is on appeal, as well as his tinnitus rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing records and further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection due to cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, finding no new and material evidence.

The Board has found that the appellant's degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine originated during his active service and granted service connection for this disability. The other issues were not addressed in detail.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for neck and left shoulder disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder and clavicle disability, diagnosed as frozen right shoulder, is due to his service-connected anxiety psychoneurosis.

The Board found that the veteran's cardiovascular disability, brain injury residuals, cervical spine disability, lumbosacral spine disability, bilateral shoulder and foot disabilities, chest pains, and hearing loss were not incurred in or related to his military service.

The veteran's right sensory neuropathy of the sciatic nerve with lumbosacral strain is rated at 20 percent, effective from its effective date of service connection.