Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations addressing their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, squamous cell carcinoma, a back disability, and a neck disability due to a failure to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records since August 2023.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cervical spine condition and its relationship to his active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic disability in service or within one year following service separation. The Board also found that the Veteran did not present credible evidence linking his current cervical spine disability to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for cervical spine disc degeneration and hernia due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical spine degenerative arthritis was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of relevant records and for additional VA addendum medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are related to incidents during his military service, but specific details about these incidents are unclear.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that his condition did not originate in service and is not otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine condition began during service or is related to his service, and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that there was no in-service injury or disease related to his cervical spine. The Board also noted that the Veteran did not provide evidence of when or how he injured his neck during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a lack of notification adequacy. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed.

The Board has found that the Veteran requires personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to physical limitations resulting from his musculoskeletal and radiculopathy conditions. The issue is remanded to determine if participation in the PCAFC program would be in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability that would warrant the assigned rating, or any other higher rating.,There is insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's cervical strain and left knee strain have been granted service connection, with the effective date being January 5, 2026.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further development of qualifying periods of service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current disabilities related to cervical dysplasia, costochondritis, right elbow disability, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or sinus bradycardia. As such, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to failure to notify and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, transient global amnesia, tinnitus, and PTSD have been denied. The Board has found that there is no competent evidence of these conditions during the pendency of the claim.,For the lumbar spine disability, the Veteran was granted service connection but a higher rating remains in dispute.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal was not legally adequate and requires remand for correction. The matter is being remanded to obtain a medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding personal care services needs, supervision requirements, and need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which daily life would be seriously impaired.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical strain is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.