Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's complaints of pain and numbness in his left upper extremity were not due to his service-connected resection of a first cervical rib for thoracic outlet syndrome, thus denying an increased evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including arthritis and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The claims were denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or chronic disability within one year post-service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The VA denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, lumbosacral spine disorder, right wrist disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, left shoulder disorder, headache disorder, and sinus disorder.,There is no evidence of any current disability related to the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip and side disability, as well as a neck disability, both of which were secondary to his service-connected right knee arthritis. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine condition did not have its onset during service or within one year of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's headaches, secondary to his service-connected chronic cervical strain with limitation of motion of the upper extremities, are currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and determine the relationship between the veteran's current cervical spine disability and any incident of service.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back and cervical spine disorders are not related to his military service, including periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The evidence did not show any injury or disease during these periods.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disability, which is currently manifested by moderate limitation of motion.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a cervical spine disability was granted. The Board found that the current cervical spine disability is etiologically related to military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a right ankle dislocation, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and gunshot wound to the abdomen. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating in any of these cases.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to comply with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and to evaluate the veteran's claims under the correct rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected cervical spine disability was granted, with the current rating of 30 percent being maintained.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation due to a lack of examination records, and requests that additional development be conducted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, which is now granted. Service connection for this condition is established as secondary to the service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right clavicle with subluxation and deformity of the sternoclavicular joint. The Board also found that there is no evidence linking the lumbar spine disability to active service or any service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including VA examinations to address service connection and employment issues.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher level of special monthly compensation at a rate greater than 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(l), to include loss of use of the arms and legs.

The Board found that the veteran does not have cervical dysplasia or other chronic cervical disorder related to her period of military service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and potentially additional private treatment records.