Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected cervical spine strain, finding that his condition only warranted a 10 percent rating.

The Board found no persuasive evidence linking the veteran's current cervical spine disability to his service, specifically noting that there was no medical indication of any neck trauma during active duty. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing cervical strain was aggravated by active service. Service connection for right foot and left foot disabilities is granted, with a 10 percent evaluation assigned.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral knee disorder or degenerative joint disease of the jaw, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and shoulders that was incurred in service. The veteran's current conditions are not considered to be related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his cervical spine disability are denied. The Board found that he does not have a current low back or cervical spine disability, and thus cannot establish service connection.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 2, 1999 for service connection for limitation of cervical motion secondary to occipital neuralgia was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his thoracic outlet syndrome, finding no new evidence to reopen the cervical spine disorder claim and concluding that neither condition was related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability, finding that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The veteran's low back strain and hypertension are rated, but the cervical spine arthritis has been granted service connection based on new evidence.

The veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status since December 1, 1999.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his in-service motor vehicle accident and granted service connection for this condition. The liver disorder claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA determined that the veteran's neck disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current cervical spine and arthritis issues to his service, including a right shoulder injury. The claim for service connection was denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's disabilities do not render him unable to adequately attend to daily living needs or substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises, thus denying special monthly pension benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine degenerative joint disease is properly rated as 10 percent disabling for slight limitation of motion, and denied an increased rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected neurological deficits of the right lower extremity and sensory deficits of the right upper (major) extremity, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The VA determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen his service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.