Conditions secondary to Cervical Spine (Neck)

Cervical (neck) conditions frequently radiate nerve pain into the arms and contribute to headaches claimed as secondary.

• Cervical radiculopathy (upper extremities)

  Cervical (neck) spine conditions frequently cause radiating nerve pain into the arms/hands, separately ratable as secondary.

• Migraine / tension headaches

  Migraines/tension headaches are one of the most commonly claimed secondaries to a service-connected mental-health condition, tinnitus, or a cervical-spine condition. Often ratable at 30-50%.

Informational only and not a guarantee of service connection. A secondary condition still needs a medical nexus opinion linking it to the primary, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.