Shoulder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, lumbar spine disability, neurological disabilities of the lower extremities, and left shoulder disability have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and service.,Specifically, the Veteran's migraine headaches are not considered to be related to an in-service injury or disease, as his service records do not show any complaints of or treatment for such issues.

The Board has remanded the cases due to failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations, and further examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including sleep apnea, shoulder arthritis, hip arthritis, GERD, knee disabilities, eye disabilities, and liver disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for tremors, left shoulder disorder, and right shoulder disorder. The decision found that the conditions were not incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability resulted in severe, constant sharp pain and limited functional abilities during episodes of flareups. The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for the period between July 3, 2013, to April 26, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye disability is granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and development are not adequate for rating the Veteran's left shoulder disability, and therefore, the case is being remanded to obtain a new examination. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issues of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disability, right shoulder disability, and hypertension due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA opinion. The Veteran's claim will be further developed with additional medical records and an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities has been recognized, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 (s)(1).

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder osteoarthritis, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, and low back condition. The decision also requires obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's assertions of in-service exposure are not supported by the evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder and left knee degenerative arthritis due to inadequate examination reports, particularly regarding whether the diagnoses are consistent with service-connected conditions and if there is ankylosis or functional ankylosis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach disability including GERD, back disability, left shoulder disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with VA examinations and opinions regarding these issues.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, left shoulder disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and shoulder disabilities due to inadequate opinions provided on remand. The VA needs to obtain more responsive addendum opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions, specifically whether they are caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left shoulder disability and associated elbow and wrist conditions, do not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding service connection for a right shoulder disability. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, including obtaining VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are also being remanded for additional examination and opinion regarding his ankle disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and strain is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.