Shoulder decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, as well as radiculopathy, diaphoresis, hypertension, residuals of inguinal hernia, gastrointestinal disability, prostate disability, and peripheral nerve disability (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for arm pain (degenerative joint disease of the bilateral shoulder).

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right shoulder injury, including a torn biceps tendon and a torn rotator cuff, as well as a torn meniscus of the left knee. Service connection was denied for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on whether the Veteran's current shoulder condition is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 26, 2010 for TDIU was denied as there is no evidence showing he was unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities during the relevant period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to April 7, 2010. The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to missing service treatment records from Fort Jackson and Bosnia. The Veteran is asked to submit any new evidence regarding these conditions, or provide more details about the alleged missing records.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic constipation due to its aggravation by medication used to treat his service-connected disabilities. Service connection was denied for other GI disorders, arthritis of bilateral hips, and arthritis of the right shoulder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating greater than 30 percent for his service-connected right shoulder injury and a TDIU due to this condition. The evidence shows that the Veteran’s range of motion in his right shoulder is limited, but not so severely as to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including addressing the issue of service connection for hypertension and referring the TDIU claim to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability, finding that there was no relationship between his in-service complaints and his current diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's OSA is rated at 50 percent and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,Service connection for his right shoulder disability is granted, with an effective date prior to March 15, 2007.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right or left shoulder disorder, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.,For the periods relevant to this appeal, the Veteran's right knee ACL tear with pain and limitation of motion has been manifested primarily by loss of flexion to 90 degrees and loss of extension up to 5 degrees. The criteria for a disability rating higher than 10 percent under DC 5260 are not met.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is presumed to have been incurred in service due to the nature of his military duties.

The Veteran's disability ratings for Right Shoulder Disorder, Neck Disorder, Back Disorder, Right Ankle Disorder, and Gastrointestinal Disorder were reduced from 10% to 0%. The reduction in the rating of scars was also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, low back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right shoulder strain and mitral valve prolapse with mitral regurgitation due to the need for new VA examinations to evaluate current severity of symptoms.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right shoulder impingement may be related to his service-connected left shoulder tendonitis and is requesting additional medical opinions for a more definitive determination.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disorders due to the Veteran's in-service physical labor and complaints of pain since active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right arm disability and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development.

Service connection granted for headaches and vertigo, but denied for arthritis of the cervical spine, right shoulder arthritis, left shoulder disability, and chest pain.