Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease and a gynecological disorder, finding no evidence of any chronic disability in these areas during or after her military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as a result of his own abilities and the lack of available jobs, despite his qualifications.

The Board finds that the veteran's arthritis is related to his active service, and grants service connection for arthritis of multiple joints.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, but denied service connection for paresthesia of the right hand and residuals of a groin injury. The veteran's cervical spine disorder is considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable as of October 26, 1998, and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability effective from that date.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for residuals of a left wrist injury, right hand disability (claimed as residuals of right fourth finger injury), but denied service connection on the merits.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, finding that it is not a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation. The remaining claims will be addressed in the Remand section.

The Board has ordered additional development as the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is incomplete due to inadequate notice and examination. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hip disorder, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the feet and ankles, neuropathy of the upper extremities, tension headaches, cervical DJD, PTSD, and claudication. The reasons are not provided in this decision.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for the requested development, including a VA medical examination and consideration of the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service. The veteran's whereabouts are unknown, making it impossible to locate any relevant medical records or witnesses.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current cervical spine disorder that is due to any incident or event of active military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues. The appeal is currently remanded for additional evidence collection and a VA examination.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal of all issues related to service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection as there was no evidence of an injury during INACDUTRA that resulted in disabling residuals of a cervical fracture.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of surgical fusion of fractured cervical vertebrae, including headaches. The RO had previously granted a 20% disability rating and later increased it to 30%. However, the new regulatory criteria applicable to spine disabilities have not yet been provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claims for residuals of abnormal pap smear and prolapsed uterus are granted, as her conditions were incurred during active duty.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and severity of his heart disorder and cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is needed for the claims on appeal, including a VA examination of the knee and clarification regarding the veteran's hearing loss claim. The veteran will be provided with VCAA notice and given an opportunity to respond.