Shoulder decisions — 2020

The Veteran withdrew his claims of increased ratings for various knee and shoulder disabilities, including a separate rating for left knee patellofemoral syndrome. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and a left knee strain, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,There were no records indicating any specific events during service that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability and vertigo (claimed as dizziness) is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The issues of whether his pre-existing conditions increased in severity during service are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left ankle and right shoulder disabilities have been dismissed. The claims of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for chest pains, service connection for acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, color blindness, flat feet, and neck disability are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, low back, and small intestinal resection conditions. Service connection was granted for a right upper back scar.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for joint disability, bilateral shoulder condition, right-hand condition, left-hand condition, and sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional evidence to be obtained from VA and private sources, specifically records from Dr. J.V.A., Dr. O.Y., H.M. Hospital, S.B. Healthcare System, C.M. Medical Center, and Internet Medical Group.

The Veteran's second period of service from May 1986 to October 1992 was other than honorable (OTH), and his character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits.,Service connection for a pulmonary disability, including asthma and bronchitis, hepatitis C, tinea pedis, right ankle disorder, low back disorder, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are all denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, loss of feeling in upper and lower extremities, and joint failure. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions and disabilities have been denied. The Board has not assigned a maximum disability rating, which remains before the Board.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased evaluations for his left shoulder disorder, upper and mid-back disorder, migraine headaches, and left knee disability. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches was granted with a December 31, 2014 effective date.,Service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy and painful scars on the left shoulder were both granted with March 6, 2013 effective dates.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has determined that the discontinuance of VA compensation for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities during his period of active duty from February 20, 2015 to July 28, 2016 was proper.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder disability, major depressive disorder, coronary artery disease with dyspnea, sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, and residuals of rib fracture.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development, specifically a lack of information regarding the degree of range of motion for active and passive motions with pain. The Veteran needs to be scheduled for an examination to address these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities, finding that she is not so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, back, left shoulder, and bilateral ankle disorders due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The claims will be addressed after obtaining proper medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, back disability, and Meniere’s syndrome due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or are otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support the claim and considering all relevant medical and lay evidence.