Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board determined that the veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected disabilities, and denied all claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action due to VCAA notification issues and consideration of revised spine rating criteria.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for arthritis of the dorsal spine, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The veteran appealed this decision.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and low back disorder, finding that these conditions are related to service. The claim for reopening a low back disorder was also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his service-connected seizure disorder and cervical discogenic disease with fusion of the C5-C6 and C6-C7 vertebrae, limitation of motion, decreased left hand grip and dizziness. The effective date for both conditions remains at their current assigned levels.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claims for cervical spine and left elbow disabilities due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, a cervical spine disorder, a right eye disorder, and a left leg disorder due to additional development of evidence being required.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosed conditions, including arthritis of multiple joints, are related to his service-connected shrapnel wounds and thus grants service connection for these disabilities.

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

The VA has determined that the veteran's cervical fusion with radiculopathy and degenerative spondylosis does not warrant an evaluation higher than 20 percent, as there is no evidence of severe limitation of motion or intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from bilateral hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of injury to the cervical spine, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to warrant reopening the claim of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability. The issue is now on its merits.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for spondylosis of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional development.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating, finding that the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The issue of an increased rating for lumbar stenosis with bulging disc is remanded due to additional evidence received since the June 2002 Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for arthritis of the right wrist and determined that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen claims for service connection for arthritis of the right foot, a low back disability, and a cervical spine disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred in service and granted service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is requesting additional evidence from the veteran's health care providers. The case will be remanded for a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently has a cervical spine disability with headaches, and whether it is related to her period of active service.