Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been received. The claims for increased ratings for ankylosing spondylitis, right hip arthritis, and costochondritis were remanded. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand injury and remanded the issues of service connection for his right knee condition, bilateral foot condition, left eye condition (iris sphincter tear), and left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has worsened since her last VA examination in May 2014, and a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the claimed conditions and set the effective date to October 1, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a stroke is granted. Ratings are granted for instability and arthritis in the right knee, as well as increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran also receives TDIU benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist, shoulder, and elbow disabilities due to inadequate VA examination and lack of clear and unmistakable evidence regarding pre-service conditions.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent from December 5, 2013. The right shoulder disability remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff surgery resulted in a temporary total disability rating based on convalescence from January 4, 2012 to March 1, 2012.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, and the gunshot wound residuals are remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, bilateral knee disability, TBI, and pes planus due to lack of current diagnoses. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete records. The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disabilities, including degenerative joint disease and impingement, need to be re-evaluated with a new examination. Additionally, the issue of service connection for urinary bladder cancer requires issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has determined that additional development is required to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including cervical spine, thoracic spine, left hip, right hip, and shoulder disabilities. The issues have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of VA examination records and incomplete medical history. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant records, including from the Veteran’s correctional facility, schedule appropriate examinations, and attempt to coordinate with the Veteran's correctional facility for a video conference hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities due to a lack of records from his hospitalization at Fort Irwin Army Hospital. The examiner is requested to determine if any current shoulder disabilities are related to injuries sustained in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for further examination. The issues include left shoulder, lumbar spine, cervical spine, and radiculopathy of the left arm disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected nephrolithiasis has been granted a 30 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's left shoulder strain and right knee disability have not met the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to various conditions have been remanded due to new evidence received since previous decisions.,Service connection is denied for a right shoulder disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and psychiatric disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence showing that the Veteran's right shoulder strain may be related to his in-service duties as a dog handler. The decision will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, lower back disorder, neck disorder, and hypertension due to incomplete records and the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder strain and bilateral shin splints was denied as new and material evidence was not received within one year of the respective decisions.,Service connection for a digestive system condition due to Gulf War Syndrome is reopened, but the claim remains denied.