Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent since July 29, 2019. Prior to that date, the condition was rated noncompensable.,Since July 29, 2019, the Veteran’s lumbar spine condition has been rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and dizziness, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that led to these conditions.,Service connection was not granted as there is insufficient persuasive evidence linking the current diagnoses to service.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various knee, leg, shoulder, wrist, and back conditions due to exposure to herbicides because the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The issues of service connection for various foot, knee, cervical spine, shoulder disabilities are being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and an auditory processing disorder. The claims are being reviewed due to potential service causation or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, left knee, and left foot disabilities due to a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR) filed by the parties. The appellant contends her current disabilities are related to military physical training over time.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder condition and granted an increased rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's low back disability as of January 24, 2020. The Board also found that a rating in excess of 10 percent was not warranted before January 24, 2020.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, as no VA examiner has provided an opinion on their nature and etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for his bilateral hip, low back, left shoulder, and bilateral foot disabilities due to incomplete development of records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, left shoulder, and low back disorders. However, the appeals were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted service connection. The muscle injury to the left shoulder, previously rated as noncompensable, is now granted a separate 20% rating.

The Veteran's left shoulder hemiarthroplasty is being remanded for further review.,Essential hypertension secondary to sleep apnea or stroke residuals is being remanded for further review.,Sleep apnea secondary to stroke residuals is being remanded for further review.,Osteoarthritis is being remanded for further review.,A chronic kidney disorder with kidney stones, secondary to osteoarthritis, is being remanded for further review.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), secondary to sleep apnea, is being remanded for further review.,Gout, secondary to a chronic kidney disorder, is being remanded for further review.,Coronary artery disease (CAD), secondary to sleep apnea, is being remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder disability pre-existed military service and if it was aggravated by service. The VA needs to obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches and remanded the issues of secondary service connection for bilateral shoulder, neck, and back disorders. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's initial 20 percent rating for left shoulder degenerative joint disease is granted, while his hypertension remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and dementia.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's current right shoulder disability is also considered to be a direct result of his military service.,Service connection was granted for migraine headaches as the condition had onset during service and continued after separation.

The Veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant and adaptive equipment are denied.