Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD, left eye pterygium, and latent tuberculosis are all rated at their current levels. The Board denied increased ratings for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin cancer of the left shoulder and back, as well as his psoriasis. The decision is based on direct evidence linking these conditions to exposure to jet fuel during military service.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension is granted, as it was first diagnosed during active duty.,Service connection for CAD is also granted, with the Board noting that the hypertension likely aggravated this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred in service and granted service connection for it.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various orthopedic conditions due to an inadequate examination in the prior decision and new evidence of a continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his right hip disorder and total disability rating.

The Veteran's pre-existing right knee disability was aggravated by service, and the Board has granted service connection for this aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee, right knee, and cervical spine disabilities. The issue of service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder arthritis and right leg length discrepancy have been reopened.,For the entire period on appeal, the criteria for an award of TDIU are met.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service. The Veteran will need a new VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right shoulder tendinitis, left shoulder tendinitis, and lumbosacral strain have been remanded for further examination to determine their etiology and severity.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his conditions and to determine if he experiences flare-ups that impact function.

The Board denied additional attorney fees based on past-due benefits granted in an August 2019 rating decision, as the appellant has already received the attorney fees based on the past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran no longer meets the criteria for SMC based on housebound status due to service-connected disabilities, and thus discontinuance of SMC benefits is proper.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of broken left finger, left hernia, status post repair, headaches, right knee disability and right shoulder disability are all denied.,Service connection is not granted for any of the claimed conditions as there is no evidence showing a current disability or link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right knee disorders due to a duty-to-assist error. The VA will obtain additional medical records and provide an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and a need for VA examinations. The issues include service connection for various disabilities, with some related to an in-service fall.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and revision of a rating decision are dismissed. The appeal for a higher rating for his right shoulder condition is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disorders due to a duty to assist error. The case is sent back for clarification of the relationship between the Veteran's current shoulder conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for further development of evidence.