Shoulder decisions — 2018

Service connection granted for right and left knee disabilities.,Service connection granted for right wrist disability due to Gulf War exposure.,Remanded for further examination and evaluation of right shoulder post rotator cuff injury and bilateral ankle fracture residuals.,Remanded for initial rating in excess of 10 percent for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, as well as separate evaluation for neurological bladder disability.,Service connection granted for right shoulder post rotator cuff injury.,Service connection granted for bilateral ankle fracture residuals.,Separate evaluation requested for neurogenic bladder disability.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and right shoulder disabilities as there was no evidence of a nexus to service or a presumption of disease due to exposure. The Veteran's current conditions were found not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his service-connected left shoulder, lumbar spine, left hip, and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to present for these exams.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and a right knee disorder, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder impingement with underlying glenohumeral osteoarthritis, finding that the condition was incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection may be granted, and therefore, the claims are denied. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disorder, sleep apnea, hypertensive vascular disorder, skin disorders, and other issues.

The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative arthritis of the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his primary or contributory causes of death were not caused by his military service or related to his service-connected disabilities.

Service connection is granted for a right knee disability, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability.,A rating of 50 percent, but no higher, is granted for bilateral flatfoot.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been granted service connection. Service connection for fibromyalgia, acid reflux, and other conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a temporary total disability rating are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and records. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is also remanded as it could have a direct impact on these other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and cervical spine disorders due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the nature of her current disabilities and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include right shoulder, low back, left ankle, neck, headaches, cardiac condition (Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block), bilateral shin splints, muscle pain, joint pain, and left leg conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for left shoulder disability was also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current disabilities, specifically his right shoulder, back, neck, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of cervical spine disc disease has been denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's right shoulder injury is not service-connected and remanded both issues to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for epidermoid cysts and lipoma, arthritis, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the current conditions are not related to service. Service connection was also denied for a psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence of a compensable disability.

The Veteran's traumatic joint disease of the cervical spine is granted as service connected, and her left shoulder disability is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed before a decision can be reached on the merits.