Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disability prior to September 26, 2003 and denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the same condition on and subsequent to that date.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches, memory problems, and musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical and lumbar spines. The claim to reopen her arthritis claims was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for cervical spine arthritis and radiculopathy, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and paresthesia of the alveolar nerve, left jaw.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current left elbow disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for an initial compensable rating for left shoulder adhesive capsulitis will be remanded to obtain updated medical records and schedule a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current head, neck, or upper back disabilities to his military service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining details about a reported motor vehicle accident and reviewing the veteran's service medical records to determine if his current back disabilities are related to military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, but further medical examination is needed to determine the extent of his disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and entitlement to an increased rating for her right ankle disorder, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or aggravation, and that her current conditions are not related to her military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected cervical spine arthritis warrants a 20 percent evaluation, which is denied as it does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right acromioclavicular joint disability and cervical spine disability, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claim for increased rating of right humerus fracture residuals was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of compensable evaluations for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, finding that the earliest date that may be assigned as the effective date is September 20, 1996.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine disorder and headaches were denied. The VA determined that the veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on characteristic prostrating attacks.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and providing the veteran with VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine injury and dorsal kyphosis, status post spinal fusion T10-T12. The Board found that pre-existing dorsal kyphosis was not incurred or aggravated by active service, and there is no evidence of a current cervical spine disability of service origin.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cervical spine condition, including headaches and numbness of the right arm, is service-connected. The remaining claims for asthma, TMJ syndrome, a right shoulder disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and left ankle or foot disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for a cervical spine disorder due to inadequate notice of VCAA provisions and failure to provide VA examinations. The RO is instructed to comply with these instructions.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension on account of need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disability, right knee disability, cervical spine disability, and right arm and shoulder disability. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for seizure disorder and cervical spine disability, finding that these conditions were not related to service.