Shoulder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis was granted service connection. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral knee disability or left shoulder pain, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for asthma and service connection for left shoulder pain secondary to cervical spine disability are remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's right wrist, cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities are inadequate. Additionally, a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the service connection of depression. The claims for service connection for these conditions are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left arm condition. The claim will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, and therefore he does not qualify for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's right heel spur and PTSD are granted service connection, while the remaining issues related to shoulder arthritis, ankle arthritis, cervical strain with spasms, ring finger fracture, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral shoulder disorder due to new evidence. The heart disorder claim remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff impingement disability and sinusitis due to lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or relationship to service.

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Tinnitus and right shoulder disability are granted service connection, but the rating for hemorrhoid with rectal prolapse and scar is remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and opinion regarding whether the appellant's left shoulder disability is related to a VA-administered pneumonia shot in January 2011, and if so, whether it was caused by VA carelessness or negligence. The TDIU claim also needs additional review with consideration of new VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left and right ankle disabilities, lumbar spine disability, knee disabilities, hip disabilities, foot disabilities, diabetic retinopathy, shoulder disabilities, cervical spine disability, heart disorder, and psychiatric disorders. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of any of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for left shoulder condition and back condition (previously addressed as back injury) due to new evidence submitted since the last final decision. The claim for bilateral leg numbness is also remanded for further examination.

The claim for service connection of a bilateral shoulder disorder has been reopened, but the Board finds that additional development is needed before deciding on the merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the absence of a current disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right shoulder disability, as it is unclear if his current condition is related to service or caused by his service-connected right wrist disability. The Veteran will need to undergo further examination and evaluation.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims of service connection for back and right knee disorders, as well as service connection for left shoulder disorder, sinus disorder, and diverticulitis. The decisions were based on a lack of evidence relating these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for left hip, left shoulder, low back, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service records did not show any symptoms or diagnoses related to the claimed conditions during or immediately after service.