Shoulder decisions — 2021

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Left Shoulder Disability, and Back Disability. Service connection is granted for the Back Disability but remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for hallux valgus, TBI, acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal joint pain of wrist, shoulders, and neck, and sleep apnea due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and scope of appeal, requiring further examination and review.

The claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, hypertension to include as secondary to PTSD (PTSD), diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and a left knee disability are dismissed.,Service connection is granted for a sleep disorder as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder AC joint arthrosis was granted effective November 1, 2011. The earlier effective date is based on the date of receipt of his initial claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The issues regarding the left shoulder disability and TDIU remain pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for a cervical spine disability and left shoulder disability due to inadequate opinions from the June 2021 VA examiner. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.,For bilateral hearing loss, the Veteran was granted a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and all issues on appeal are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his left shoulder disability have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical evidence and analysis.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral leg disabilities, neck disability, back disability, and left hip disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine, ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder conditions are being remanded for further development.,Specifically, the Board is requesting additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's back disorder and right shoulder ACJ separation have been granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability, a lumbar back disability, and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that these disabilities are secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability.,VA examiners provided negative opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the Veteran's right shoulder strain, including her reported pain and flare-ups. The current rating for her service-connected condition remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right shoulder impingement syndrome status post repair with surgical scar are being remanded due to the addition of new medical evidence. The AOJ will review this evidence and consider whether it warrants a different rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shoulder strain, a bilateral knee disability (claimed as chronic joint pain), a bilateral elbow disability (claimed as chronic joint pain), and a bilateral hand strain. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is also granted.

The Veteran's left upper extremity disability, due to a gunshot wound, is not shown to have resulted in complete paralysis during the appeal period.,The Veteran's right upper extremity disability, due to Parkinson's disease, did not meet criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disability is related to his service-connected cervical spine disability and if it is aggravated by that condition.