Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2026

The Veteran's neck and back disabilities are remanded for further examination to address the medical nexus between service and current diagnoses, as well as the significance of the Veteran's lay reports.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic sinusitis, cervical spine disorder, left hip disorder, foot disorders, and respiratory disorders. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate these claims due to the lack of a VA examination in some cases.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple issues related to his neck, arm, and hand conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after these examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, neck disability, bilateral knee disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, headaches, sinus disability, respiratory disability, balance disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral hearing loss due to a duty to assist error in obtaining service records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to uncertainty about the Veteran's active-duty service dates, particularly during February 2016. The AOJ is instructed to verify all service dates and provide them in the file.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an eye disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of all four extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of cervical arthritis has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal.

The Board has determined that there were duty to assist errors for the issues on appeal and remanded the case. The Veteran is required to report for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his diabetes mellitus, lumbosacral spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and left ankle disorder.

The Veteran's cervical strain and vitreous floaters have been granted service connection as they are directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for service-connected right upper extremity impairment/radiculopathy including carpal tunnel syndrome, and a 60 percent evaluation for service-connected left upper extremity impairment/radiculopathy including carpal tunnel syndrome.,Effective May 2, 2022, the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities were rated at 70 percent and 60 percent respectively.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings have been dismissed as the appeals were not properly initiated.,Claims related to service connection and effective dates have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine stenosis and other spondylosis with myelopathy is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left hip, right hip, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's symptoms will be evaluated by a qualified examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been found to be sufficient for a TDIU effective from November 19, 2020. Effective February 27, 2024, the Veteran has already received a 100% rating for PTSD and SMC based on housebound status. The earlier effective dates requested for various service-connected conditions have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine strain, thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease and lumbosacral strain (back conditions), left lower extremity pain, right lower extremity pain, left shoulder strain, and right hip pain. The evidence does not show a nexus between these conditions and active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of multiple joints, including cervical spine, is granted. The case is remanded to schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's current degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is determined to be a result of his military service, and he is granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical strain, elbow and knee conditions, radiculopathy of upper and lower extremities, thoracolumbar strain, and GERD. The effective date is set at September 13, 2023.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the claimed disabilities and active service. The Appellant's neck condition, anxiety and depression are also being reviewed in light of a potential nexus with her chronic pain.