Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis of the right arm is denied as there is no current diagnosed disability.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable (greater than 0) disability rating for asthma is denied due to lack of required medical criteria being met.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating for cervical strain in excess of 10 percent is denied based on the range of motion results not meeting higher ratings.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating for thoracic strain in excess of 10 percent is denied due to lack of required medical criteria being met.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right ankle disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and bilateral hip disabilities was dismissed. The Veteran's neck disability is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for obstructive sleep apnea, right knee disability, and cervical spine disability. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for service connection on all listed conditions are not before the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, right shoulder strain, left elbow disability, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and degenerative arthritis of the right knee. Service connection is denied for left arm neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was dismissed as it was an impermissible concurrent election.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis in the cervical spine and left eye condition were also dismissed due to being concurrent elections.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all pending appeals due to his current 100% P&T status effective June 20, 2024.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an orthopedic condition of the cervical spine with degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. Service connection for OSA as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility was denied due to the CEAT finding that he did not require personal care services based on his service-connected conditions. The Board has ordered remand to obtain an adequate medical opinion from the CEAT regarding the Veteran's need for personal care and supervision.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine was found to not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as it did not result in forward flexion of 15 degrees or less and there was no evidence of favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of cervical spine and low back disabilities due to an improper concurrent election in the modernized appeal system.

The Veteran is granted earlier effective dates of August 21, 2015 for TDIU and DEA benefits due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have resulted in permanent housebound status, and the Board has granted special monthly compensation at the permanently housebound rate.

Entitlement to service connection for hematuria (claimed as kidney condition) is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for lower back condition is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for mood disorder is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for cervical spine condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cervical strain and back pain were dismissed due to concurrent elections with other claims.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claims of neck condition, right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, left shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, lumbar strain, and GERD. As such, these claims are remanded to allow for readjudication.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity since service and no established link to an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy were also denied as they are not secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inconsistencies in the VA examination reports and failure to comply with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his right ankle disability and neck disability due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions.