Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder and neck disabilities are not related to his active service.,The VA examinations have found no evidence of chronic conditions during or prior to service, and current medical opinions indicate these conditions are more likely due to post-service injuries.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic neck disability with degenerative joint disease and hearing loss, finding that the disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's dementia requires constant supervision, meeting the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder, including thoracic outlet syndrome, and low back disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability warrants a rating of 20 percent, effective January 1, 1999.

The veteran's claim for increased non-service-connected special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as he is able to perform many daily activities without assistance.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative osteoarthritis of the shoulders and cervical spine, skin rashes (eczema), and chronic fatigue syndrome. The conditions were not found to be present in service or due to an undiagnosed illness.

The VA has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability warrants a 10 percent evaluation, which is the current rating for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cervical spine, right shoulder, and low back disabilities did not begin during or as a result of his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death due to an acute cervical fracture, which occurred as a result of falling out of bed.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for chronic cervical strain.

The Board has granted the claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that it began during active duty for training and is therefore incurred in service. The right shoulder disability claim was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied in June 1984, but new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims. The claim for a left wrist chip fracture is granted with a 10% rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cesarean section scar, finding that the condition existed prior to service and did not undergo any increase in severity during active duty.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a right knee, neck, or heart disorder that was incurred in service. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disorder and a separate 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right upper extremity effective September 23, 2002.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of multiple joints, including the cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulders, wrists, hands, and knees. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are likely related to injuries sustained during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant due to lack of statutory eligibility, as he is not statutorily eligible for these benefits.