Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for tinnitus, residuals of right-shoulder rotator cuff surgery, and left shoulder condition were granted. Claims for disorder manifested by sleep issues, hypertension, radiculopathy of the LLE, radiculopathy of the RLE, lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis, and spinal stenosis, as well as PTSD, are denied.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder injury, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a link between the current condition and an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations for his cervical spine, right knee, right shoulder, left elbow, TBI, seizures, and migraines.

The Veteran's right knee condition is granted service connection. The issues of left knee and gastrointestinal disorders are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and a low back disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding that there was no evidence of chronic in-service condition or continuity of symptomatology. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between the current right shoulder disorders and active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability and left shoulder nerve damage, but has remanded both claims due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to a violation of instructions, requiring additional development including VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, thoracic spine disorder, and left shoulder disorder. The claims were remanded but the appeals remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examination to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's low back disability is not service-connected, and the Board finds that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and military service.,The Veteran's left shoulder arthritis and bursitis are also not service-connected, as they did not begin during or within one year after service, and continuity of symptomatology has not been established.

The appeal to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for right shoulder, right elbow, and right forearm injuries is granted. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and PTSD, as well as his requests for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right shoulder pain syndrome, and left shoulder strain have all been denied. The appeal is also remanded for further action on several other issues.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 26, 2014 for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for tendinopathy of the left shoulder. The Veteran's claim is based on her symptoms and functional loss due to pain.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical neck disability, right shoulder disability, and bilateral upper extremity numbness due to inadequate examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to an in-service injury. The decision resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection and the evaluation for left knee lateral meniscal tear with meniscectomy and residual degenerative joint disease due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include as secondary to plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's current cervical strain was not linked to her active duty service or any service-connected condition.,Service connection for a skin disability of the bilateral toes was also denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of onychomycosis in service and concluded that it is less likely than not caused by exposure to unclean bathrooms during military service.,The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, to include as secondary to plantar fasciitis and/or a cervical spine disability. The VA examiner noted normal gait mechanics and found no evidence of permanent aggravation.