Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder condition, but denied service connection for a right knee condition due to the lack of current evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient medical evidence in some cases, and a need for further examinations.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, headache disorder, bowel disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) and bilateral shoulder bursitis.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for his shoulder conditions and irritable bowel syndrome. The remand requires additional VA medical opinions on whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected residuals of fracture of the midshaft of the right clavicle.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further examination and development due to incomplete records and non-compliant VA examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective August 1, 2008, the date he first received service connection for his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder condition, cervical spine condition, and lumbar spine condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its interdependence with these service connection issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a right shoulder disorder, respiratory disorder, and right elbow disability due to additional evidence being needed. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his right shoulder disorder as secondary to his right elbow disability and for his respiratory disorder allegedly caused by asbestos exposure during service. He also seeks an increased rating for his right elbow disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, specifically left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service diagnosis during ACDUTRA duty.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder arthritis and gunshot wound residuals. The specific reasons for remand are not provided in this decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and right ankle arthritis, as well as his claim for bilateral plantar fascial fibromatosis due to a lack of VA examination records. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to attend examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (adjustment-like disorder) are remanded.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as previous examinations did not comply with regulations regarding range of motion testing.

The Board has remanded five service connection claims and one claim for TDIU due to the need for clarification of service dates, additional examination, and further development. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities may affect his ability to work.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability. The rating for the right shoulder disability remains at 20%.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's left shoulder condition is associated with his right shoulder strain, and erectile dysfunction may be related to his prescribed medications.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder labral tear, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.