Shoulder decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted an initial rating of 50%. Service connection was established for PTSD, and her claim for nerve damage to the right pelvis was reopened.

The Veteran's initial rating for associated lumbar spine radiculopathy, right lower extremity (RLE), is remanded due to a lack of notification and the need for a current examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and this condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tension headaches do not warrant a higher rating, and the right shoulder disorder issue is remanded for further development.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder muscle strain, finding that his disability has been manifested by painful limitation of motion to no greater than flexion and abduction limited to 55 degrees.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. Specifically, a VA examiner is needed to determine if his pre-existing left knee condition was aggravated by military service and whether his current back, hip, and shoulder conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for left shoulder strain with arthritis is being remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right shoulder disability, scarring of bilateral lower extremities, and TDIU due to inconsistencies in the current evidence and need for clarification on the nature and severity of the conditions.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for left foot disorder, right foot disorder, sleep disorder, increased ratings for left clavicle subluxation with shoulder strain disability and status-post scaphoid fracture with carpal fusion, right wrist disability, and a TDIU. The claims are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and examination reports.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder strain and a cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to in-service injuries or diseases.,The Board granted an effective date of April 4, 2016 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by dislocation and instability, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted, and a TDIU has also been granted. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that further clarification is required prior to a decision on the merits of the Veteran's claims due to internal inconsistencies in previous opinions and the need for additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder pain and bilateral wrist pain due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his right shoulder disorder, finding that there is no medical nexus establishing causality between current complaints and military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to address a specific in-service incident.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, including as secondary to the service-connected back disability, due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were not adequate to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder disability and cervical spine disability. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left ulnar nerve paralysis and left upper arm/shoulder scarring is dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.