Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of a current cervical spine disability due to service, and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for cervical spondylosis and a higher evaluation for the disability is being remanded due to incomplete information provided by the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities, both currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant's cervical spine disability is likely attributable to his period of active military service, warranting service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded to allow for additional development of his medical records, including those from private chiropractors and VA facilities. The RO will also determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorders he may have.

The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis and found that the veteran's current skin condition began during his active duty. The cervical spine disorder and left calcaneal spur issues are remanded to the RO.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral flat feet and degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbosacral spine were not incurred in or related to service. The claim for secondary service connection was also denied as there was no service-connected condition upon which to base a secondary claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the veteran's dementia caused him to be violent and placed him in a dangerous situation, which led to his subdural hematoma and herniated cervical discs. The VA will need to obtain all relevant medical records from July through August 2001.

The Board denied service connection for herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1 and residuals of back injury. The claim for degenerative disc disease, cervical spine, status post decompressive laminectomy was also denied as the evidence did not establish a direct link to service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and a right knee disorder, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active military service. The claims are remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and denied special monthly pension on account of the need for aid and attendance. The veteran's disabilities include major depressive disorder, prostate adenocarcinoma, lumbar paravertebral myositis, and cervical paravertebral myositis.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to effective dates for service connection of PTSD and spinal cord injury residuals prior to their initial determinations.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to scheduling issues, and a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO is requested.

The VA has determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and verifying stressors. The case will be returned to the Board after completion of these actions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's anxiety disorder (with phobias) does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent, and his cervical spine soft tissue injury and residuals of right tibia fracture do not meet criteria for an increased rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The case was remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and other conditions, finding that the evidence did not establish a link to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current cervical and lumbar spine disorders are not related to service, but did find new and material evidence for his claim of recurrent back strain. The claim for cervical strain with degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease was denied as direct service connection is not established.