Shoulder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disability and left shoulder strain due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder condition is related to injuries he sustained during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: service connection for a lung disability due to asbestos exposure and compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding service records that need to be obtained and reviewed. The issues include reopening of previously denied claims for various conditions, as well as determining the current severity of his left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder condition, low back condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition due to insufficient verification of service periods.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative arthritis of C3-4, left ear hearing loss, and left shoulder subacromial bursitis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his claim for residuals of nerve damage to the head, and therefore service connection is denied. The cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. Sleep apnea remains under review.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left shoulder condition and determine if he meets the schedular requirements for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has accepted jurisdiction over the issues of entitlement to service connection for shin splints, left and right lower extremities, as well as a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims are denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the Board finds a new examination is needed to evaluate his current severity of service-connected disabilities, specifically their impact on employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather about rating decisions and remands for additional examinations or evidence. The appeals are related to his headaches, PTSD, right wrist overuse syndrome, left wrist overuse syndrome, and central serous retinopathy with diplopia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted.,However, the VA has remanded several of his musculoskeletal issues for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore service connection for PTSD is denied. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the left shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has not resulted in limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, and thus a rating in excess of 30 percent for this condition is denied. The lumbar spine disability requires further examination due to the Veteran's assertion of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to residuals of a right foot fracture, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, recurrent dislocation, and tension headaches have been remanded due to the need for further development.,No effective date was assigned as the issues are still under review.

The Board dismissed the appeals for sleep apnea and a right shoulder injury as the appellant died before any decision could be released.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her service connected disabilities, and the Board finds that she meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral ankle condition, headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, sleep disorders, heart condition, jaw condition, and several neurological conditions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD) was granted service connection.

The Veteran's current left shoulder disability, identified as left shoulder strain, is not related to service.,The Veteran's current right shoulder disability, identified as right shoulder strain, is not related to service.,The Veteran’s current left hand trigger finger disability is not related to service.,The Veteran’s current right hand trigger finger disability is not related to service.,The Veteran’s current left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not related to service.,The Veteran’s current right CTS is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's service connection claims are not granted as new and material evidence was not provided.