Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, increased rating for left shoulder disability, and initial compensable rating for cervicogenic headache due to secondary service-connected cervical spondylosis, C5-6 disc bulge, and spinal stenosis. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the nature of OSA and its relationship to the service-connected conditions, as well as assessments of current severity of left shoulder disability and headache.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing (SAH) or special home adaptation (SHA) grant due to his respiratory disability, which is presumed by the PACT Act. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a permanent and total disability resulting in anatomical loss of use of both hands, burns, or residuals of an inhalational injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical neck degenerative arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed due to a prior pending Supplemental Claim. The claim for hypertension is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to her in-service diagnosis and treatment. The decision affords the benefit of doubt to the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and neck disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ must ensure that new and relevant evidence is considered in determining whether there was a pre-existing condition of PTSD or neck disability, and if so, whether it was aggravated by service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical disability, finding that it is as likely as not related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, along with his chronic adjustment disorder, have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since at least December 26, 2007. Effective September 5, 2017, the Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lower back, cervical neck, left knee, and right knee conditions due to their relationship with his service-connected lower back condition.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, thoracolumbosacral strain, cervical neck strain, left hip strain, right hip strain, and right knee strain.,The Veteran's keratoconus (also claimed as visual impairment) is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, as there are errors in the decision-making process and additional evidence is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a right shoulder condition, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and TBI residuals due to potential errors in obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck/cervical spine disability, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his cervical spine condition has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus with right great toe hallux limitus; bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy; obstructive sleep apnea; cervical degenerative arthritis, disc disease, spinal stenosis, and C4-C7 fusion; left shoulder strain; lumbar degenerative disc disease; right shoulder strain; right knee tendonitis; left knee tendonitis; painful right neck scar; tinnitus; right lower extremity polyneuropathy; and left lower extremity polyneuropathy render him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's cervical spine, left and right upper extremity neurological disabilities, and headaches are all granted service connection. The back disability is remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition due to new evidence submitted since the last decision. The VA examinations provided conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine condition, and a new examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition due to new evidence submitted since the last decision. The VA examinations provided conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine condition, and a new examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions. The issues include PTSD, neck disorder, back disorder, left-hand disorder, bilateral foot disorders, and bilateral knee disorders.

The Veteran's cervical strain and left hip disability are not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar disability.,However, the Veteran is granted a rating of 50 percent for migraines from May 7, 2021.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss, cervical strain, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine have been granted service connection. The claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded.