Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate previous examination.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart condition, right shoulder disability, and neck disability have been denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities as well as urinary disorder. The issue of service connection for a jaw disorder (TMJ syndrome, bruxism, and any residuals thereof) is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder disorder, lower back disorder, left knee disorder, and cervical radiculopathy. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, psoriasis, degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, and cardiovascular disease, are evaluated. The Board finds that a current evaluation is needed to determine their combined effect on his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent, and his right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent.,Both disabilities are currently remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar strain, right knee condition, dizziness, left knee condition, sleep apnea, heart condition, gastrointestinal disorder, CFS, left elbow condition, anxiety disorder, and headaches have been granted.,Service connection is established for a right knee disability, sleep apnea (as a respiratory condition), and anxiety disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disability. The Veteran claims he injured his right shoulder in service, and a VA examination found mild degenerative joint disease but did not link it to the claimed injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for right knee disorder, frostbite of the hands and feet, and leukopenia. The Veteran was granted a separate 20 percent rating for frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion of the left knee.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent from November 1, 2010 to September 4, 2014 for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her claim at a prehearing conference.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder condition claimed as bursitis, finding that the disability did not originate in service or within the first post-service year and is not otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability was denied as the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability, finding that there was no in-service injury and the condition developed during National Guard service which is not considered active duty.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disorder and vertigo. The case is now REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records from his National Guard service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tear with osteoarthritis is related to his in-service injuries, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for an eye disorder and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection for various disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right shoulder disability, right elbow disability and cervical spine disability have been denied.,New evidence submitted by the Veteran does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin rash, chronic stress disorder, diabetes, and left shoulder disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder degenerative joint disease (i.e. arthritis) with impingement syndrome, status-post distal clavicle resection with partial acromioplasty, finding that it is related to his military service.