Shoulder decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection and increased ratings for his back, right shoulder, left knee disabilities. The Board dismissed these issues as a result.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further development is required.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent, and he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right shoulder and right ankle disabilities due to inadequate examination reports in prior rating decisions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder disability is reopened, but the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the etiology of his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeals on these issues.,Service connection has been granted for low back strain, residuals of coccygeal injury, cervical spine strain, and rosacea.

The Board dismissed the appeal as all issues were withdrawn by the appellant or her authorized attorney.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current right shoulder disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee disabilities. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the VA did not comply with its prior remand instructions and thus the appeal must be remanded again to obtain adequate medical opinions on the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand disabilities.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for tension headaches. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and determine if the Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining in-service and post-service medical records and providing a new VA examination to address continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an examination to determine if the Veteran's left shoulder disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's sinus disability, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is granted service connection due to presumed exposure during his Gulf War service. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a left shoulder disability, finding that there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disorders due to an inadequate VA medical opinion and the need to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding continued symptoms of pain in his shoulders and knees since service.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his left shoulder rotator cuff tear and service connection for his left foot metatarsalgia are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder pain and right rotator cuff tendonitis are related to his active duty service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's scar, under his left eyebrow, was granted a 10 percent disability rating. His chronic headache condition and shoulder injuries were also granted service connection. The Veteran's left foot arthritis was also granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, as well as right and left knee disabilities, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in gainful employment consistent with his education and experience, thus denying a TDIU.