Shoulder decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after service, and concluding that any current disability is more likely related to post-service car accidents.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to asbestos exposure and service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee strain, right shoulder strain, and left shoulder strain due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and requests that VA determine whether the Veteran may be entitled to compensation for his symptoms of radiating pain and numbness in his right arm.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion and outstanding records. The Veteran's claim for service connection of her right shoulder disability will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for residuals of a left shoulder injury has been withdrawn. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and left ankle DJD are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right knee, left knee, lumbar spine, and right shoulder disorders have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disabilities, neurologic disabilities and tremors of the right upper extremity, neck disability, hypertension, and left ankle disability. The reasons given were that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation for the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine disability, right and left shoulder disabilities, radiculopathy of the upper right extremity, thoracic strain, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board also found that the Veteran is permanently housebound by reason of these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder condition and bilateral hip condition due to a lack of a VA examination, as these conditions may be related to service. The Veteran's current disabilities are believed to be secondary to degenerative joint disease acquired during service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as a bilateral eye disability. The Veteran's current psychiatric disability is also being referred to obtain an addendum opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinus/allergic rhinitis, headache condition, hypertension, skin cancer of the bilateral arms, high cholesterol, bilateral shoulder condition, appendix removal residuals, colon condition, GERD, brain stem stroke, sleep apnea, and heart condition. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of his posttraumatic stress disorder was denied, with the Board remanding the case to allow for further development.,For his left shoulder impingement syndrome and dislocation, the Veteran is being asked to provide additional evidence as he has not yet received a proper VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions, bilateral hip conditions, and a back condition. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding his neck and back conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical examination, and a new one must be conducted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for jaw condition, left shoulder disability, bilateral wrist disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and schizophrenia), left hip disability, sleep apnea, and arthritis of various joints. The appeals are granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for RA of the right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, right ankle, and left ankle are all denied. A separate 10% rating is granted for RA of the right hand. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU prior to October 3, 2014 were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic right and left lower extremity pain with cramps, as well as bilateral shoulder rotator cuff tears, were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left second and third finger numbness was remanded.,Service connection was granted for bilateral shoulder rotator cuff tears but denied for chronic right and left lower extremity pain with cramps.