Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for neck and back disabilities. The veteran's current complaints of neck and back pain are being considered as secondary to his service-connected right tibial fracture.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected degenerative changes of the cervical spine is being reviewed. The current rating of 40 percent is being considered.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to additional development being required, including obtaining relevant medical records and readjudicating his service connection for a cervical spine disability, increased rating for left clavicle fracture with acromioclavicular joint involvement, and increased rating for gunshot wound with ilium fracture and muscle damage.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine as secondary to a service-connected disability. The appeal is based on the veteran's disagreement with the denial.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic disability related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and gastroesophageal disability are all related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to a procedural issue, and the case will be returned to the RO for further consideration.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one hand and both feet, qualifying him for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has awarded service connection for a cervical spine disability. The remaining service connection issues will be remanded to the RO for further development, including consideration of additional evidence and clarification of representation.

The Board found that the veteran's current cervical spine disorders are not related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection and initial evaluations were denied. The Board found no current residuals of heat exhaustion, but granted a 10% rating for cervical spine spondylosis beginning September 23, 2002.

The Board denied service connection for the appellant's claimed back and neck disabilities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine is not related to his service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine was denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, finding that it was proximately due to or the result of his service-connected low back conditions.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that his cervical spine disorder, including degenerative disc disease and arthritis, was incurred in service. The VA has provided a de novo review of the record.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine disability warranted a rating of 60 percent, effective from July 1991. The appeal was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial rating greater than 60 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, and low back pain with degenerative joint disease have all been denied.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and remanded the issue of rating in excess of 20 percent for right ankle disorder.