Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for various conditions, and they were dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, right knee disorder, tinnitus, and others, as the evidence did not support a finding of chronicity or etiology related to military service.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical spine disability and RUE radiculopathy was withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability and cervical spine disability, and denied higher ratings for some disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left ankle strain, right ankle strain, left shoulder strain, and cervical strain, all related to excessive strain placed upon the Veteran's joints during active service.

The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury, to include residuals; cervical spine disability; obstructive sleep apnea; and left and right knee disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for a cervical strain is dismissed, while the other claims are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and lumbosacral strain to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the matter to adjudicate a Higher-Level Review of the initial disability rating for a neck disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of both lower extremities and remanded his claim for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.

The Board granted service connection for cervical neck degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current disorder is related to his active duty experiences.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a separate rating due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues related to tinnitus, bilateral hips, bilateral knees, back, and neck disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, a right shoulder condition, a cervical strain, a lumbar strain, allergic rhinitis, TMJ with bruxism, ventral hernia, and ganglion cyst prior to March 24, 2020. However, it granted an initial 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus from February 7, 2021, a 30 percent rating for TMJ, and 20 percent ratings for ventral hernia and ganglion cyst.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bulging cervical discs to include degenerative arthritis and thoracolumbar spine strain.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a compensable rating for right hip extension, but granted a 10 percent rating for right hip limitation of abduction. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, left hip, and bilateral shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for tension headaches and a TDIU, while denying increased ratings for various service-connected conditions.

The appeal concerning the issues of service connection for various conditions and increased ratings was dismissed by the Veteran.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's current neck disability, including whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disability and a cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence was in equipoise regarding their incurrence during active duty.