Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cervical dysplasia, finding that any such condition is not related to military service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, which is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, has been remanded due to the need for additional development and review by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a cervical spine injury and is now considering it on its merits. The veteran's current symptoms, including cervical spinal cord compression from spondylosis, are related to an inservice fall from a helicopter in which he struck his head. The issue of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate will also be reconsidered.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected chronic cervical syndrome, finding that it causes severe limitation of motion.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for specific actions, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a spine examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current lumbar and cervical spine disabilities are a composite of all injuries experienced over his lifetime, including those sustained during service. Therefore, these conditions were incurred during active service.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected chondromalacia patella of both knees and denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his hearing loss did not warrant a compensable rating. The appeals for service connection of low back disability and sinusitis were dismissed as untimely filed, and the appeal for higher evaluation for neck disability was also dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran's disabilities of the hands, shoulders, and cervical spine are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected arthritis of the spine, low back strain.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, including congenital blocked vertebra at C2-3. Additional evidence is needed to determine if there is a relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney disorder manifested by bladder symptoms with overflow and DDD, DJD, and spondylosis of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a sinus disorder is remanded due to failure to provide a Statement of the Case.

The veteran claims secondary service connection for a cervical spine disorder, which he contends was caused by his service-connected right knee disability. The Board has remanded the case to allow for further development and consideration of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical myositis, thoracic myositis, and lumbar myositis as secondary to his service-connected residuals of right knee patellar fracture.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for sinusitis. The veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for sinusitis.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification. The issues on appeal are related to a compensable disability rating for cervical biopsy residuals with pap smear and associated vaginal bleeding, as well as special monthly compensation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine fusion is related to his active military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board granted service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder. The veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a hand injury, finding that the veteran's combat service in Italy during World War II is sufficient to establish service connection. The other issues regarding cardiovascular disease and arthritis of the cervical spine are not currently addressed due to lack of development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including knee disorders and a psychiatric disorder. The decision also denied an increased rating for hearing loss in the left ear.