Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bursitis and tendonitis, right shoulder was reopened due to new evidence. The claim is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back problems and bilateral hearing loss disability were not reopened as the submitted evidence was cumulative.

The Board has found that additional development is required before the remaining claims are decided, including for VA examinations of the Veteran's left shoulder and right foot disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The Board will schedule the Veteran for a VA examination in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder, neck and back disorder, and dental disorder due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status, as well as a request for service connection for secondary disabilities.

The Board has denied the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, shoulder disability, hip disability, knee disability, sciatic radiculopathy, and acquired psychiatric/mental disabilities. The July 1997 decision remains final regarding the low back disability claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and right and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to incomplete information in the June 2015 SOC. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the cervical spine condition.

The Board has determined that new examinations are necessary to evaluate the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder strain, thoracolumbar spine strain, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome due to potential changes in their severity since the last examination. The Veteran's migraine headaches have also been remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of VA examination and outstanding service treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and hypertension have been granted.,Service connection has also been established for a compensable rating of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder was denied, and his claim for an increased disability rating for hemorrhoids prior to September 10, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent from September 10, 2012 is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder rotator tear is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an appropriate SSOC.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining claims for upper back/bilateral shoulder pain, bilateral foot pain, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, and poor circulation of the lower extremities are remanded.

The Board denied service connection and compensation ratings for various disabilities, including upper respiratory, left shoulder, right wrist, bilateral ankle, hearing loss, cystitis, and foot scars. The decision also found that the Veteran's current cystitis is in remission.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder degenerative arthritis with limitation of motion is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board extended the temporary total rating for convalescence due to right shoulder degenerative joint disease from November 4, 2013 through March 31, 2014. The Veteran was advised to use a sling after surgery and was out of it by December 20, 2013. He was found to be incapacitated for six months following the surgery until May 4, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, right shoulder tendonitis, cervical strain, thoracic strain, status post nasal cystectomy, and status post cholecystectomy due to insufficient evidence in some cases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, but he does not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The case is being remanded for consideration of extraschedular TDIU.