Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The veteran has withdrawn the appeals for all service connection and rating issues.

The appeal regarding service connection for a cervical spine disability was dismissed as the Veteran submitted a supplemental claim after an initial notice of disagreement, which is prohibited by law.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's neck, right shoulder and clavicle, right hip, left knee, right knee, and right wrist disabilities as they were found to be a result of willful misconduct during active duty.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for cervical strain from January 7, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for cervical strain and dermatitis to obtain additional evidence and a more thorough medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for back, neck, and right knee disabilities other than degenerative arthritis, as well as an earlier effective date for the award of a 50 percent rating for PTSD. The initial compensable rating for bronchitis prior to May 2, 2023 was also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection and increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all claims, including those for higher ratings and service connection.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including incomplete medical history and failure to obtain necessary examinations.

The Board remands the claims for higher initial ratings for cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied increased ratings for cervical strain, lumbar strain, and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a skin disability of the bilateral feet, residuals of a hysterectomy, and cervical polyps to obtain adequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, remanding several issues for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy as they are inextricably intertwined.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, a mid/lower back disability, a right knee disability, a neck disability, a left shoulder disability, a left hip disability, a right hip disability, and migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability diagnosed as cervical strain, degenerative arthritis, and spinal stenosis on a direct basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding no credible evidence of an injury or symptoms during service and insufficient evidence establishing a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for right hip pain, left hip pain, cervical strain, right ankle strain, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The 70 percent rating for depressive disorder was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and denied higher ratings for the right knee and ilioinguinal neuropathy, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.