Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for TDIU, service connection of degenerative arthritis with disc disease of the cervical spine, and a higher rating for major depressive disorder was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because the veteran already has a combined 100 percent rating.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for cervical spine strain with degenerative disc and joint disease and GERD was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded all issues to address a duty-to-assist error and locate missing private treatment records.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for knee conditions were denied. The appeals for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities were dismissed due to untimely filing. The appeals for bilateral shoulder disabilities and sleep apnea were remanded.

The veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment exceeding 21 days was denied. The claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and a cervical spine condition were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for loss of use of arms and legs, and for a higher disability rating for cervical spine issues. The Board found that the VA examination was not adequate.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The veteran's service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, as well as related conditions in the lower extremities, was granted. However, claims related to cervical spine issues and total disability rating were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for neck and low back disabilities were denied, but the claim for right knee disability was remanded for further consideration.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain, right knee strain, and headache disorder. The Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and cervical radiculopathy in both upper extremities, secondary to a service-connected low back disability, were granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to inadequate examination reports in the previous decisions. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his cervical spine disability, including range of motion during flare-ups and repeated use.

The Board denied service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding no credible evidence of an in-service injury or exposure that caused the current conditions.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral knee disorders, bilateral shoulder disorders, and a cervical spine disorder. The Board found that the VA examinations were inadequate and ordered new examinations.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of low back and cervical spine disabilities, including osteoarthritis and IVDS, to include as secondary to hypothyroidism. The Board ordered a new or supplemental examination and opinion.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Board will reconsider the Veteran's claim after assigning initial ratings to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hand, shoulder, wrist, and neck disabilities as secondary to a service-connected left elbow condition. The Board found that the medical opinions obtained were inadequate and required new examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. Claims for other disabilities were denied or remanded.