Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left testicle condition and right shoulder condition due to additional evidence being added to the file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder disability and respiratory disability due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates set at April 13, 2016. The Veteran is still denied a higher rating for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, respiratory condition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and GI symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional information and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, right shoulder pain, and back pain due to the need for additional development and examination.

An increased initial disability rating of 100 percent for service-connected PTSD is granted during the entire appeal period.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease, right shoulder disability, right elbow disability, and right fourth finger disability (claimed as a right hand disability) are denied.,Service connection for cystitis glandularis and benign prostatic hyperplasia and urinary retention are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition and a right shoulder condition, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service chronic pain and injuries.,Service connection was also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.,VA has granted the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Veteran's back condition is granted service connection, and the claims for left leg arthritis and right shoulder condition are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back degenerative spondylosis, right shoulder sprain, right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis, and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) have been granted. The effective date is July 5, 2006.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, psychiatric disabilities, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, nasal fracture residuals, left hand disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, headache, sinus disability, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction. The Board also remanded the issue of an initial compensable rating for herpes simplex.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, chronic headaches, shoulder disorder, and foot disorder due to lack of adequate examinations. The Veteran is required to provide updated medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional examinations and evaluations due to worsening symptoms of the Veteran's disabilities. The right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right shoulder conditions are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical and lumbar spine disorders, bilateral shoulder and hip disabilities, a left knee disability, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury residuals, and erectile dysfunction, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined rating of 90%.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a maximum of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2012. The claim for an increased rating for bursitis of the left shoulder is remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ankylosing spondylitis of the lumbar spine and disorders of the bilateral feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles are granted. Additionally, his claim for iritis as secondary to service-connected ankylosing spondylitis is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for first degree AV block and right shoulder cuff tendonitis, finding that both conditions are causally related to events in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate condition, right shoulder disability, and right knee disability due to incomplete records and lack of development regarding exposure to herbicide agents.