Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's additional cervical spine disability was not caused by VA's failure to timely diagnose or treat a cervical spine disorder, and thus denied his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine injury and cervical spine disorder were denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or neurological symptoms due to the service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected low back disability is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for severe limitation of motion. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's request for service connection for a cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for cervical spondylosis, currently rated at 10 percent. The veteran's condition was found to not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current medical evidence.

The veteran's service-connected herpes simplex, chronic cervical strain, and chronic right shoulder strain have been granted. The veteran is currently receiving a 10 percent rating for her herpes simplex, effective July 3, 1998. Her chronic cervical strain has been rated as noncompensable since the grant of service connection in July 3, 1998. Her chronic right shoulder strain also has a noncompensable rating.

The case is remanded to the RO for scheduling a 'Travel Board' hearing at the San Antonio location of the Houston, Texas, Regional Office. The veteran's claims for PTSD service connection and reopening his neck disability claim are pending.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition were denied by the RO. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for compensable ratings or service connection based on direct evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of low back disability, cervical spine disability, and residuals of a diaphragm injury due to lack of evidence establishing direct service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for cervical disc disease, but denied her claim for pelvic inflammatory disease due to lack of current evidence. The veteran was in a motor vehicle accident during active duty for training which resulted in degenerative disc disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's cervical spine disorder. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis, right foot is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service and the current condition is not related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to consider the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right shoulder disability, including consideration of staged ratings and VA examination findings.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine disorder was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar strain and/or residuals of a post-operative left shoulder dislocation, leading to a denial of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of current disability or a link between any claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected myalgia of the right trapezius muscles with cervical spondylosis warrants a 20 percent rating since April 6, 2000.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's claimed stressor occurred during his military training. Service connection was also granted for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, right knee, and cervical spine disabilities based on new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical evidence and potential VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of shoulder and hand injuries, right shoulder injury, neck condition (including degenerative disc disease), arm conditions (including carpal tunnel syndrome), and migraine headaches. The veteran's symptoms were not found to be related to his military service.