Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as a left shoulder disorder, have been granted. The decision also remanded the claim for service connection of the left shoulder disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his right shoulder disability, finding that there was no evidence showing a permanent worsening beyond its natural progression during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his right knee total knee replacement and service connection for a low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability is denied as the evidence does not show that his symptoms warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left shoulder strain is denied. The TDIU claim is remanded due to inadequate development.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, finding that the current condition is not related to any in-service injury and arthritis did not manifest within one year of discharge.

The Board denied service connection for upper trapezium strain of the left shoulder, right shoulder, lumbar spine strain, cervical spine disability, and bilateral knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied increased ratings. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology and aggravation of a left shoulder disability, which is currently service-connected. The Veteran's statements about her symptoms and overuse of her left arm/shoulder are considered in the new examination.

The Veteran's claim for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is remanded due to conflicting medical records regarding the presence of left foot drop, which could affect eligibility. Additional VA evaluations are needed to clarify this issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to outstanding treatment records from a United States Army health care center, as well as the need for VA examinations for his right knee disability and skin condition.

The petition to reopen the claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, right hand arthritis, and right knee osteoarthritis is granted. The Board has decided that a new opinion is needed regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for migraines and a shoulder condition, but remanded these issues due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for low back, left shoulder, and left knee disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his right knee disability, as well as the reopening of a previously denied claim for back disability. The issues include determining if there is new evidence to reopen the back disability claim, establishing service connection for the right shoulder disability, and evaluating the severity of the right knee disability.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted a 70% rating, but his left shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tear are denied higher ratings.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) are remanded for further evaluation.