Shoulder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of whether his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative bones in the neck, back, and shoulders is being remanded due to a need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder injury and a neck injury, as new and material evidence has been received. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected left shoulder dislocation residuals is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer rated at 100%, PTSD rated at 70%, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including recurrent left shoulder dislocation, right ankle fracture, osteoarthritis of the left knee and right knee, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand, and hearing loss, preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the North Little Rock RO for scheduling a Travel Board or videoconference hearing.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of service connection for DJD of the right shoulder acromioclavicular joint and lumbar strain with DDD.

The Veteran's right shoulder is characterized by recurrent dislocation of the humerus at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding at the shoulder level. The preponderance of the evidence shows that the disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a 20 percent rating, but does meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, but did not assign a specific rating or effective date as the appeal is still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate January 2010 VA opinions and for obtaining additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling an MRI and obtaining a medical opinion regarding the presence of any associated muscle or tendon injury, specifically including a rotator cuff disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right elbow degenerative joint disease with loose bodies and a right shoulder rotator cuff tear, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the current severity of her asthma and etiology of any right shoulder disability. The claims will be readjudicated after all necessary actions are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee, cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disorders. The Veteran's claims were previously denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral shoulder disorder and neck disorder, as well as whether these conditions are related to service or a pre-existing condition.

The Board has dismissed all the issues on appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran is granted service connection for tinnitus and a right shoulder disorder with post-operative surgical scars.,Secondary service connection for left knee and right ankle disorders are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected post-operative rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and a need for a new VA examination if there has been any worsening since his last examination.

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board found the medical evidence insufficient to establish a nexus between his current disability and military service.