Shoulder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and remand have been addressed. The case is now REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left shoulder condition, cervicalgia, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, vision loss/diplopia, nodules on vocal chords, sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, chronic diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skin tags of arms and thighs, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to allow for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for a left shoulder disability, bicipital/rotator cuff tendonitis due to an outdated examination and claims of worsening condition.

The Veteran's initial rating for gastritis prior to May 26, 2021 is denied as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's initial rating for gastritis from May 26, 2021 is denied as his symptoms are consistent with a moderate gastric ulcer but do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions and a left shoulder condition as new and material evidence has been received, but further development is needed to address the merits of these claims.

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, right knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral shoulder conditions are all found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, left elbow, right elbow, and left knee conditions based on the Veteran's credible statements of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right and left shoulder disabilities, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, enlarged lymph nodes, and arthritis are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which resulted in painful motion but not ankylosis or other severe limitations, was granted a 20% rating from June 18, 2013 to November 19, 2019.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial ratings due to deficiencies in the VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for a left arm/shoulder disability, right knee disability, and sleep disability to obtain additional evidence and ensure that the VA examinations are adequate.

The Board reopened the claim for service connection for left shoulder disability as new and material evidence was submitted, but remanded it for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left arm, wrist, and elbow disabilities to ensure that VA fulfills its duty to assist in substantiating the appeal by obtaining a more comprehensive medical examination.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, and thus the claims for service connection for right knee and right shoulder disabilities must be remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right and left shoulder, elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, ankle, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and compensation for scalenus anticus syndrome was denied. The Board found that the correct facts were not before the adjudicator, but did not find CUE.,Service connection for left shoulder strain was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders.,Service connection is also remanded for a left elbow disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but the Board finds that further development is needed to determine if his sleep apnea and low back pain are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.