Shoulder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right shoulder disability, back disability, and neck disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is also required to be examined for her lower extremity radiculopathy and CTS.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis and low back degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries. The decision is based on the continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased rating for GERD, service connection for aphthous ulcers lingual gum area, and service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities. The Veteran will be provided with a new VA examination to clarify his claimed gum disability and shoulder disabilities, as well as records from the SSA.

The Board has granted the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities materially contributed to his subdural hematoma. The claim of DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was denied as new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disability and remanded the claims for heart condition, carotid artery condition, kidney condition, bladder condition, pelvic disability, right buttock disability, and neck disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to additional information and examination being necessary.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals, left shoulder acromioclavicular dislocation, to include degenerative joint disease is granted as the evidence shows an in-service injury and current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee and right shoulder disabilities due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his bilateral knee, shoulder, and neck disabilities due to lack of sufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is also required to provide private treatment records related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a spot on his lung, a skin rash, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and tinnitus due to potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to address these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left shoulder disability is related to his military service. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if any current disabilities are caused by in-service events, including injuries and complaints of pain.

Service connection is granted for bilateral shoulder conditions, low back condition, cervical spine condition (claimed as neck condition), head injury, and headache condition.,Service connection is granted for a low back condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine and left shoulder disorders, heart disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to hypercholesterolemia. The Veteran is to be scheduled for VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and right inguinal hernia have been granted service connection. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has also been granted.,Service connection for bicuspid aortic valve is denied as it was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's left hip replacement, right hip replacement, right knee replacement, and left knee replacement are granted as they were incurred during active service. The claims for left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis and right shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new examination is required along with updated treatment records.