Shoulder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for color blindness, neck disability, right ankle disability, and left shoulder disability have all been denied.,A TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction, status post left shoulder arthroplasty, and service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome are being returned to the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain, cervical spine DDD, and lumbar spine DDD. The Veteran's current conditions are related to injuries sustained during his active duty.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's right shoulder strain, cervical spine DDD, and lumbar spine DDD as these conditions are at least as likely as not related to incidents in service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the cases of right shoulder disability and diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to conflicting evidence regarding a purported December 2004 document.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions provided by VA examiners.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with PTSD, left shoulder injury, and left humerus disability are all rated at the maximum allowable levels. The Board has found that there is a need for further examination to assess the current severity of these conditions due to their worsening since last examined.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected headaches, left hip disability, left shoulder disability, and tenosynovitis of the left hand. The appeals are related to the merits of the claims rather than new evidence or a presumption.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability and whether it is secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his right shoulder and elbow conditions, service connection for IBS, gallbladder condition, pre-cancer polyps and colon problems, gum disease, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased ratings for right shoulder disability, instability of left knee as secondary to DJD, left knee, DJD, left knee, and DJD, right knee due to inadequate examination reports.

Service connection for a gynecological disorder is granted.,Service connection for left and right shoulder disorders, as well as a bilateral eye disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left shoulder tendonitis have been denied as the evidence does not show that either condition warrants a rating in excess of 20 percent under either amended or pre-amended criteria.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is service-connected as it developed during his active duty service and there is no dispute regarding the connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and potential preexisting conditions. The right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all being reviewed further.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that it is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left shoulder disability. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder, low back, and bilateral finger disabilities were not incurred in service. The claims for these conditions are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and schizotypal personality disorder, is granted as service connected. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The issues of service connection for IBS, right upper extremity disorder (right shoulder strain), and cervical spine disorder are remanded.