Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's request for reconsideration of his July 1969 rating decision, finding that reconsideration was not warranted as he had already been granted service connection and assigned the earliest possible effective date.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. Service connection has been granted for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent effective April 22, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right arm disability, finding that his arthritis is not related to service. The case is being remanded for further consideration of entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left shoulder disabilities due to uncertainty regarding the nature and severity of reported dislocations, requiring further clarification through a new VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's additional left shoulder disability is a result of negligent surgical treatment by VA medical personnel, and thus compensation for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his right shoulder dislocation, right knee medial meniscus tear with osteoarthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran opting for Higher-Level Review under the AMA.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including a vocational rehabilitation evaluation that assesses the Veteran's current limitations and their effect on his ability to perform in his occupational field. The issue of entitlement to VR&E benefits is still pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to outstanding medical records not being associated with the claims file.

The Board has granted service connection for osteopenia of the right shoulder, left wrist disability (including osteopenia and strain), osteoarthritis of the right knee, and a back disability. The evidence supports these determinations as there are medical opinions linking each condition to an in-service injury or incident.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, low back, shoulder, and left calf disabilities have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,His claim for migraine headaches has also been denied due to a lack of credible evidence showing that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete examination reports and additional information is needed regarding the severity of the Veteran's right hip disability, left shoulder tear, and pain.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression. The Veteran's right shoulder scar is rated at 10% under Diagnostic Code 7804. Further examination and development are needed to address the issues related to his left knee disability, effective date of service connection, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and readjudication due to incomplete service personnel records, SSA disability benefit records, and private medical records. The Veteran will be offered an additional hearing with a Decision Review Officer.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bone spur in his neck and left arm numbness, finding that these conditions are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for right shoulder injury, right elbow injury, and right hip injury. The claim for malignant melanoma on the left foot has been denied.,Service connection is established for right knee injury, right ankle disability (remanded), and left knee injury.

The Veteran's flatfeet were aggravated by service and are considered secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right hip disability is due to his service-connected flatfeet.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of multiple body parts, including wrists, hips, elbows, ankles, and shoulders, as secondary to his service-connected psoriasis. The decision is based on a lack of competent diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorder have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to lack of diagnosis or manifestation within one year after discharge.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disability.