Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the appeal because all issues were already decided in a previous decision.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was denied. All other claims, including service connection for various conditions and TDIU, were remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disorder is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the condition is related to military service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a neck condition to obtain missing medical records and get an adequate VA opinion.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and psychiatric disability. The Board found new and relevant evidence warranted readjudication of these claims.

The Board decided to reopen and reconsider several claims related to service connection for various conditions. Some claims were dismissed or denied, while others were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative disc disease, and lumbosacral strain was denied. Service connection for Meniere's disease and sinusitis was also denied. Other issues were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various back and neck conditions were denied. The claim for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure was remanded.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee pain was denied. The claims for service connection for right knee condition and neck issues were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of cervical strain because the VA's medical opinion was inadequate. The Veteran will get a new medical examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded. All other claims are denied.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for migraines was granted. All other issues were denied or remanded.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected kidney disability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, effective March 2, 2007.

The Board denied service connection for both the veteran's cervical spine disability and left eye disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, including as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability, has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 7, 2013, because the evidence showed the veteran was able to maintain full-time employment during that period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical spine DJD, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to incomplete development.

The Board remanded the claims for further development to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability and to refer TDIU to the Director.

The veteran's claim for a back scar was granted. Other claims were remanded for further examination.

The veteran's service connection for a cervical spine condition and fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness was granted. The veteran's rating for unspecified anxiety disorder was restored to 70 percent. Other issues were denied or remanded.