Shoulder decisions — 2018

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address certain evidence. The case will be returned for further development.

Service connection granted for various disabilities including bilateral shoulder, neck, back, hip, leg, and foot osteoarthritis as well as peripheral neuropathy in the upper extremities secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection is also remanded for anemia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted after the January 1992 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of all pending claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder derangement, left knee arthritis, and right knee arthritis due to inadequate examination reports. The case is now pending with a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, bilateral hip disability, bilateral shoulder avascular necrosis, tinnitus, sleep disorder, and headache disability.,Service connection was not granted for any of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder arthritis, a left labral tear, and left glenohumeral joint instability. The Board also granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis, a right labral tear, and right glenohumeral joint instability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for internal derangement, tendonitis, and strain of the right shoulder was granted with an initial rating of 20 percent effective September 15, 2011. The earlier effective date request is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including a right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability have been dismissed as withdrawn. The appeal for non-service-connected pension benefits has also been dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and a left shoulder condition. The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right forearm injury are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for right and left ankle disorders and severe back pain. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, clarification of employment status, and further development of his shoulder and migraine claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of right knee arthritis has been reopened, and a 50 percent evaluation is granted. The appeal regarding other issues remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right shoulder GSW, right shoulder tendonitis, and obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claim for increased ratings for left foot pes planus, painful scar, linear scar, and hallux valgus remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and a higher rating is denied.,A TDIU is granted based on service-connected disabilities preventing substantially gainful employment.,Compensable ratings are not assigned for chronic post-traumatic headaches, left shoulder disorder, or lumbar strain with radicular pain and minimal scoliosis. These issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded due to inadequate rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for a left knee disability and temporary total ratings based on treatment for the Veteran's knees. The issues are inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone did not necessitate the care or assistance of another person on a regular basis to assist him in activities of daily living, or to protect him from hazards or dangers of his daily environment.,His spouse’s need for regular aid and attendance of another was also denied as there is no evidence that she required such assistance due to her own service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected left shoulder arthritis, on an extraschedular basis, has been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal.