Shoulder decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TBI and sinusitis have been granted service connection. The lumbar spine, right shoulder, left knee, right knee, left eye, and left kidney disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disability, finding that it began during his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a right shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of limitation of motion to 45 degrees or less.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hip disability was dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 50%. His neck and right shoulder disabilities are remanded, as well as his claim for increased rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle or right heel disability. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome, right shoulder condition, and migraine headaches were denied service connection. The rating for intervertebral disc syndrome was increased to 20 percent effective September 9, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left shoulder condition, finding that there is no in-service event or injury related to his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent, effective September 20, 2019. His spinal degenerative arthritis remains at a 40 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, finding that the Veteran's current left shoulder disorder is part of his already service-connected left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU prior to April 7, 2017 due to his service-connected right shoulder and left leg/knee disabilities which rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's left shoulder, right shoulder, and right hip disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service.,IBS was not related to service.,Hemorrhoids were not related to service.,TBI was not related to service.,Migraine headaches were not related to service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for Lyme disease residuals, low back arthritis, right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis, and left shoulder arthritis. The decision also includes a request for additional examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral shoulder disorders due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran's MOS as a postal worker and administrative clerk may have increased her risk of shoulder problems, but further clarification is needed on whether these conditions are related to her duties in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's arthritis and skin cancer are not related to his military service, but new medical opinions are needed to address these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's shoulder and back disabilities, as well as his heart disability. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right hip disabilities, left ankle arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, and headaches. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include increased ratings for lumbosacral spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, GERD, and service connection for a right shoulder disability, joint pain, and neck disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of limitation in range of motion.