Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's left shoulder disorder and migraines are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for a left shoulder disorder secondary to right shoulder disorders, and migraines secondary to PTSD are also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including those related to the neck disorder and right hip degenerative joint disease.,No new or relevant evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for a neck disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, neck, right knee, and left ankle disorders should be remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection and increased rating are remanded due to issues with adjudicating the CUE claim, as well as needing additional medical opinions on the severity of the right hand laceration and the onset of schizophrenia.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding that the condition is not related to service or service-connected left shoulder strain with degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding his service-connected left shoulder disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to May 25, 2012 is denied because he was employed full-time until that date and did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right and left shoulder disabilities, finding that neither condition met the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent or 20 percent based on limitation of motion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has worsened since the last evaluation, and a new VA examination is needed to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's PTSD and right shoulder traumatic arthritis have been granted service connection, with a rating of 40 percent for the latter prior to November 23, 2015. The TDIU claim is being remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for depression due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for left shoulder injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder, right leg, torn ACL, COPD, and asthma are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues raised.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder and bilateral knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU for the period January 1, 2012 forward.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and lack of information regarding the Veteran's shoulder disability, specifically related to flares.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed. The appeal regarding the cervical spine disability is still pending as new and material evidence has not been received. Appeals for OSA, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities are remanded due to lack of medical opinion linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's request for a higher rating on his right knee disability and SMC based on aid and attendance is also remanded.

The Veteran's employment during the pendency of the appeal prevented a determination on his claim for TDIU prior to January 17, 2018. The Board denied the claim as he failed to provide necessary evidence.

The Veteran's initial rating for a cervical spine disability is denied prior to May 24, 2019 and thereafter. A TDIU on a schedular basis from August 23, 2011 to February 20, 2015 is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for loss of use of the right upper extremity was denied, but his claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance (A&A) was granted.