Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded and thus denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased initial disability evaluations for his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar spine and cervical spine. The veteran was granted an initial noncompensable evaluation for tendonitis of the right upper extremity and a 10 percent initial disability rating for tendonitis of the left upper extremity and chondromalacia patella, right knee.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded and have denied them accordingly.

The January 1992 rating decision incorrectly combined the veteran's migraine headaches with her cervical spondylosis, which were separate conditions. The Board found clear and unmistakable error in this decision.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of pruritus ani was granted at a 10% rating. However, his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for cervical myelopathy with a rupture of two cervical discs was denied due to untimely filing of the Substantive Appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for mechanical low back pain, history of cervical strain, and hypertension with mitral valve prolapse as there was no evidence showing more than slight limitation of motion or severe limitation of motion. The current disability ratings were found to be appropriate.

The Board finds that the veteran's claim of entitlement to a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is not well grounded as he does not meet the percentage requirements for an award of non-service connected disability pension benefits under the objective criteria. However, further examination may be necessary to evaluate his current non-service connected disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as well as insufficient medical evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's back and neck disabilities were not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during his active duty. The claims are denied.

The Board denied service connection for PCT, low back disability, and neck disability on secondary basis due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current neck disability, including cervical spondylosis and neck pain, is related to his active service. The evidence supports a grant of service connection for these residuals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine are not well grounded, as there is no evidence showing a direct relationship to military service.

The Board denied service connection for stenosis of the cervical spine and herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine as the claims were not well grounded due to lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a cervical spine disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation and TDIU due to his service-connected cervical disability. The RO is instructed to schedule a new examination to assess the severity of the veteran's cervical spine disorder, including any neurological impairment.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his severe gastrointestinal issues and cervical spine condition, do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The veteran's cervical spine fracture residuals, multiple joint arthralgias of knees, right shoulder and low back, and hypertension are all rated at their maximum allowable levels under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran is seeking increased disability evaluations for his service-connected cervical spine injury and bilateral upper extremity dysesthetic pain syndrome. The RO should schedule the veteran for VA examinations to determine the full nature and extent of his disabilities, including range of motion studies.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the cervical spine, right hip, and left knee disability are not well-grounded. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability and granted it, finding that new and material evidence supports the claim.