Shoulder decisions — 2017

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating, and referral for extraschedular consideration is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder/cervical spine disability is not related to military service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection. As a result, the claim of service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neurological disorder of the right lower extremity and left shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected osteomyelitis of the left humerus is currently inactive with no evidence of active infection. His degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, however, limits his forward flexion to 140 degrees and abduction to 150 degrees, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his right shoulder disability and any associated neurological symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of a right rib fracture is denied as he does not have current residuals of the injury. The claims for hearing loss and increased rating for shoulder disability are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected left shoulder disability, as well as claims for other disabilities and benefits. The Board has ordered remand due to incomplete records and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was not granted for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a bilateral eye disability, residuals of a head injury, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, memory loss, insomnia, or a sleep disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder and cervical spine disorders are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could have caused these conditions. The VA examiners found no direct link between the Veteran's reported fall from a ladder during service and his current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a chronic right ankle or bilateral shoulder disability. The appellant's subjective complaints have not been supported by objective medical findings.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic right or left ankle disorder during service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.,For his left shoulder, the VA examiner concluded that there is not enough evidence to establish a link between the current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain medical records and arrange for examinations to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea, myofascial pain syndrome, back disability, and shoulder disability are related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected conditions have been denied. The current ratings of 10 percent are maintained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow and right shoulder disabilities, resulting in a denial of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for his service-connected low back disorder was withdrawn. The Board granted the TDIU claim, finding that the Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with an appropriate examination to determine the severity of her service-connected right and left shoulder disorders.