Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for bilateral knee pain, but denied for other conditions including headache, depression, sciatic radiculopathy, left and right elbow strain, left and right wrist strain, right ankle strain, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, back disorder, and neck disorder. The issues are related to whether these conditions had onset in or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left shoulder and low back disorders due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction is also remanded as a statement of the case has not yet been issued.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right shoulder residuals and PTSD have been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has determined that VA did not fulfill its duty to assist in this case and has remanded the claims for further development of the Veteran’s service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his service-connected left shoulder degenerative osteoarthritis, right shoulder degenerative arthritis, and lumbar spine disability have been remanded due to the need for further administrative review.,No effective date has been assigned as the issues are still under consideration.

The Board has denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right wrist disability and remanded issues of service connection for liver and right shoulder disabilities. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for cause of death. Service connection was granted for a right shoulder disorder.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, left leg, and cervical spine disorders due to a lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted service connection. The right shoulder and back disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and reduction of disability ratings due to inadequate examinations, new evidence not considered by the RO, and issues related to TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for gout, total right shoulder replacement with osteoarthritis, and hypertension as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active duty or any period of service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for depression, left shoulder labral repair, thoracolumbar spine strain, and right ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, left shoulder disability, depressive disorder, and kidney condition due to new VA treatment records being added after the last statement of the case or supplemental statement of the case. Additional opinions are needed regarding whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal regarding increased ratings for various disabilities and service connection was denied because the VA Form 9 was not filed within the required time frame.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist tendonitis and right shoulder muscular strain require further examination to determine their current severity. The claims are being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to lack of recent VA examinations and updated medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, right shoulder condition, and neck problems due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.