Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected cervical spine strain, lumbosacral strain, and gastroesophageal reflux disease do not warrant a higher rating as their manifestations are currently no more than moderate or slight.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability is not causally related to service or proximately due to or the result of his service-connected residuals of GSW to the left and right posterior chest and thoracic spine.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, neck disability, and residuals of an injury to his right middle finger. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's widow is denied eligibility for Service Disabled Veterans' Insurance (RH) because the veteran did not file an application during his lifetime and was never shown to be mentally incompetent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability, characterized by pain upon movement and stiffness, warrants a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board found that the veteran's right knee disorder, including arthritis, and arthritis of left knee, cervical spine, and lumbar spine were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim was denied as there is no evidence showing arthritis within one year after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia and assigned a 10 percent rating for the veteran's cervical spine disability. The appeal is also granted on reopening of the claim due to new evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine and low back pain with headaches, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a disability of the digestive system, including ulcers and hiatal hernia; a cervical spine disability manifested by degenerative joint disease (DJD), claimed as residuals of inservice trauma to the neck; a lower back disability, claimed as residuals of inservice trauma to the back; and a thoracic spine disability, claimed as residuals of inservice trauma to the back. The Board has also reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, claimed as residuals of inservice trauma to the shoulders.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's disabilities, including his left knee replacement and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, render him unable to care for himself and perform tasks incident to daily living. The need for regular aid and attendance is established, granting special monthly pension benefits.

The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions related to service, and denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected left foot disability, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine was not incurred in or aggravated during active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of being in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person was denied as he does not meet the legal requirements to receive such benefits based on his multiple disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for sinusitis, including headaches and throat symptoms. However, prior to a final decision on this matter, the Board is undertaking additional development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic cervical spine, low back and right knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active military service. The veteran's headaches are rated at 10 percent since October 30, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back and neck disability, as well as an eye disability. The evidence did not establish a nexus between any current disabilities and military service.

The veteran's request is to reopen his claim for service connection of a right cervical rib. The case has been remanded due to the need for another hearing.

The veteran's claim for service connection of several disorders, including a right shoulder disorder and neck disorder, was granted by the RO on January 2, 2001. The Board denied an earlier effective date due to lack of evidence supporting such a request.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a cardiac disorder, cervical spine disorder, and thoracic spine disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.