Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Board denied earlier effective dates for several conditions but granted an effective date of June 28, 2021 for radiculopathy in the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's service connection for cervical spine condition, right elbow condition, and left elbow condition is granted.

The Board dismissed the legacy appeal for three issues related to cervical spondylosis and right knee degenerative arthritis due to a valid opt-in by the Veteran to the AMA review system.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed cervical spine disability, finding that there was no credible evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his active service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is being sent back for clarification.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including neck disability, shoulder disability, and various joint issues. The decision was based on errors in duty to assist and the need for further development of the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition was denied. The claims for cervical strain, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an artery or vein condition were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for several conditions, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original 2012 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for both the penile condition and cervical injury, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's neck, back, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The Board also denied service connection for bilateral shoulder disability.

The Board remanded all issues for further examination and consideration of evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeals for pseudofolliculitis barbae and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for several conditions, including neurological damage in both legs, IBS, GERD, cervical spine disability, migraines, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, dry skin, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, low back pain with arthritis and instability, and sinusitis. The appeals for left ankle disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and HIV were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine condition and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy was granted due to new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted, with the effective date set to December 23, 2013.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings were denied, but the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy to 70% and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance were granted. Other issues related to muscle and shoulder disabilities, as well as cervical spine disability, were remanded.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for PTSD was denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU as of April 1, 2019.

The veteran's service connection for a cervical spine condition and obstructive sleep apnea was granted.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and both knee conditions was granted. Other claims were remanded.