Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder condition, specifically whether it is related to service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis or an in-service biopsy and thoracentesis.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder conditions as they are not shown to be related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current status post degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, a bilateral shoulder condition, residuals of bilateral tibia fractures, and a neck condition have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and further development is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, left shoulder, low back, eczema, and insomnia conditions related to Gulf War exposure. The cases are sent back for further examination and medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD ratings are granted, but her claims for service connection of various conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to obtain in-service and post-service treatment records for the Veteran's claimed conditions. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for bronchitis and stomach ulcers have been reopened, and the appeals are granted. The remaining issues remain in remand status.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right shoulder instability, finding that symptoms of pain and limited motion did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities of the cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar spine are remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity. The Veteran is also remanded for service connection on the merits for a left wrist disability, left shoulder tendinitis, and chest pain.

Service connection granted for right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, but denied for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for TMJ disorder, headache disorder, and right shoulder disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo a new examination to address these issues.

The Board denied the claim as there was no new and material evidence to reopen the character of the Appellant’s discharge from his second period of service, which barred him from VA compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various knee, ankle, back, shoulder, and radiculopathy disabilities due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses or etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the right reverse total shoulder arthroplasty qualifies as a prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint, which is necessary for determining the appropriate rating.

The Veteran's anxiety and left shoulder disability are granted, but the lumbar spine disability requires further examination to determine its severity. The service connection for these conditions is determined based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied in December 2014, and he did not appeal. The effective date of the grants was set at February 22, 2017.,The Veteran's claim for a painful surgical scar of the left index finger was granted with an evaluation of 10 percent effective January 15, 2018. He requested an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder degenerative joint disease and bilateral pes planus with plantar fibroma, both of which are to be evaluated based on their direct relationship to service without any presumption or secondary connection. The VA will conduct additional examinations and obtain private treatment records as requested in prior remands.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and depression. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lung disability (claimed as asbestosis), and sleep apnea have been remanded.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.