Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity and a 30 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, but denied an increased rating for the cervical spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back, neck, and right knee conditions to correct a pre-decisional error in obtaining adequate VA medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and migraine disorder to correct duty to assist errors in the prior medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's disabilities had their onset during active service.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ, as these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis and disc osteophyte complex, finding that the Veteran's neck disability is related to his physical labor during active duty as an electrician's mate.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including a cervical spine disability, low back disability, and various limb and heart conditions, as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions began during or were related to the veteran's service.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and right bicipital tendonitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the claims for a disability rating greater than 20 percent or 40 percent, as appropriate, for service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, right and left lower extremity femoral and sciatic radiculopathy, and right and left upper extremity neuropathy/radiculopathy prior to specified dates. The claims are remanded so that retrospective medical opinions can be provided addressing the severity of each disability over the entire course of the period on appeal.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to July 19, 2024 for additional development.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, headaches, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy based on the Veteran's credible reports of continuous symptoms since service and the nexus to his in-service head trauma.

The Board denied service connection for a right arm condition, cervical spine disability, and right shoulder disability as they are not shown to be related to the Veteran's service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board remands the matter for a correction of a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically to obtain outstanding and relevant Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, migraine headaches, rhinitis, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board granted service connection for a dermatological disorder, left ear hearing loss, and pulmonary or respiratory disorder, while denying service connection for bilateral iris coloboma, right ear hearing loss, and other disorders.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability and left upper extremity disabilities based on evidence of continuity of symptomatology.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and cervical strain to allow the AOJ to correct duty-to-assist errors in the prior examinations.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding no evidence linking his lung cancer and other contributing causes to active duty or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, cervical stenosis of the spine, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and chronic hemorrhoids. The remaining claims for degenerative joint disease in various parts of the body were remanded for further development.