Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as an increased rating for GERD. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.,Service connection was denied because there is no medical evidence linking current shoulder conditions to service.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings for right shoulder strain, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability, and a medical examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for right knee degenerative joint disease and stress fracture, sleep apnea, and a right shoulder disability (secondary to left shoulder disability) have been reopened. The service connection for these conditions has not been granted.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate or insufficient examinations in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder and remanded the issues of hypertension, right shoulder arthritis, surgical scars of the right shoulder, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board is remanding the claims for a compensable rating for right shoulder osteoarthritis and headaches due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, depressive disorder with pain disorder, left lower extremity sciatica, and right lower extremity conditions have been remanded. The effective dates for the grant of service connection for depressive disorder with pain disorder have also been denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for linear scars of the chest and abdomen are still pending.

The Board has remanded five issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a right shoulder disability, bilateral hand disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and mild scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine. The reasons include the need for additional VA examinations and potentially relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a link between his claimed conditions and service, or that they began in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical spine, lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and arm, elbow, wrist, and psychiatric conditions. The issues have been recharacterized to reflect the benefit sought by the Veteran on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the specific conditions and disabilities are not specified in the decision summary. The effective dates of any potential grants are not provided.

The Veteran's claim for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits in excess of the 60 percent rate is denied because he did not have at least 18 months of qualifying active duty service, and his discharge was due to a non-service-connected reason.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of VA examinations and insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a right shoulder injury, fractured left ankle, fractured ribs, and right eye injury are all granted. However, the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his claimed in-service injuries or events.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current left shoulder condition and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, low back disorder, and left hip disorder. The Veteran's right shoulder condition is not related to his military service as there was no chronic right shoulder disability in service or after separation. For the low back disorder, the Veteran did not have arthritis within one year of separation from service, and the Board found that the current back disability was not caused by an in-service injury. The left hip disorder claim was denied because there is no evidence of a diagnosis of arthritis within a year of separation. Service connection for lung cancer due to asbestos exposure was also denied as there was no objective medical evidence indicating such a condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder, low back, and left hip conditions were not found to be related to his military service.

Service connection for depressive disorder with anxiety is granted. Service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and a neck disorder are denied. The rating for degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder remains remanded.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current left shoulder disability, which is currently service-connected.