Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of multiple disabilities, including left and right knee, ankle, shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities. The Board found that prior medical opinions were inadequate and required further development.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine, right knee, left arm/shoulder, and right arm/shoulder disabilities due to insufficient evidence and non-compliance with previous directives.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of cervical spine degenerative disc disease and total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The Board found that additional medical examinations and clarification of employment status are needed.

The appeal is remanded for further development. The VA needs to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's cervical spine disability and its potential connection to service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including lumbar spine, cervical spine, and residuals of brain injury, were reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, headaches, anemia, and erectile dysfunction. Special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ was also granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of digestive conditions and a cervical spine condition. The Board needs more information about the veteran's medical records and potential toxic exposures.

Service connection for the veteran's back, left knee, and right ankle disabilities was granted. All other issues were denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to active service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine, right elbow, and right wrist disabilities. The Board found that the VA examiner did not provide an etiological opinion, which is necessary to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis and myelopathy, stating that the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hearing loss, back condition, cervical spine condition, left elbow condition, neuropathy of the right and left feet, sciatica of the left and right lower extremities, and sleep apnea.

Service connection for degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is granted.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, psychiatric disability, and various other disabilities.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, including cervical sprain, because there was no current diagnosis or evidence of an in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for right hip disability and assigned a 20 percent rating for right knee instability. Some issues were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine was granted. The Board found that his condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral hallux valgus, and bilateral shoulder strains. The VA examinations were deemed inadequate.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residual scars on the right knee was granted. The claims for cervical nerve radiculopathy and cervical spine condition were remanded due to new evidence.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right knee strain, left knee strain, and cervical spine strain.