Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including plantar fasciitis, GERD, psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and other disabilities. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The appeal for service connection of cervical IVDS is remanded. The Board found that the VA did not provide an adequate medical examination and opinion.

The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted with an effective date of November 7, 2013. The veteran also receives a 100% rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation on a statutory housebound basis from December 26, 2016. Service connection for right hip and neck/cervical spine conditions is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine were granted due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for right ulnar neuritis was dismissed because proper claims processing rules were not followed.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for middle and lower back, cervical spine, right shoulder, and right ankle conditions. The veteran will undergo VA examinations to address these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 11, 2019 is granted.

The Board remanded all issues for new VA examinations due to inadequate previous exams and missing records.

The appeal for service connection of cervical spine degenerative arthritis with IVDS was dismissed due to a claims processing defect.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection of a cervical spine disorder and for a higher rating of lumbosacral strain due to procedural errors.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The VA examination report was incomplete, lacking range of motion measurements and explanations.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or functional impairment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was granted due to new and relevant evidence. The claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and neck disability were remanded for further review.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for several ratings and service connections but remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and a separate rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's cervical spine disability, acknowledging that the evidence was evenly balanced but resolving doubt in favor of the veteran.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for cervical spine and right hip conditions. The Veteran's service treatment records are unavailable, and the AOJ erred in not providing VA medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, neck disability, and right shoulder disability. The claim for headache disability was remanded.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for cervical disability, right shoulder disability, and right upper extremity neuropathy, as well as a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's motion to advance the claim due to severe financial hardship was granted.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral lumbosacral disorder, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and right temporal trauma due to failure to adequately identify the intended Board review option.