Shoulder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left shoulder disability and left shoulder scar disability were denied as the evidence did not show that his disabilities warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for recurrent warts has been dismissed due to withdrawal.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as the Veteran does not have a current disability that meets VA criteria for hearing loss.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be obtained before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee and shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he has maintained full-time employment with compensation above the poverty threshold.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection due to concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation and active service drill pay, finding that the evidence did not support his assertion that he did not receive drill pay during fiscal years 2014 and 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and his in-service injury. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical opinions supporting his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional development and readjudication due to incomplete records, inadequate medical opinions, and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of his disabilities.

All claims for service connection or compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran, and some issues were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was denied because he does not have a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling or a TDIU based on a single disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he passed away during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed. The appeal seeking a TDIU prior to October 4, 2021, is also remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, left brachial plexus injury and left shoulder arthrofibrosis (exclusive of the period from August 16, 2016, until December 31, 2016, during which time a temporary total rating was assigned under 38 C.F.R. � 4.30) and denied a temporary total rating for left hallux valgus deformity after May 30, 2013. The Board also remanded the claim for a TDIU for additional development.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 19, 2018 for the award of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were found to meet the schedular requirements for TDIU during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.,The reduction of the disability rating for thoracolumbar myofascial strain with IVDS from 40 percent to 20 percent was improper, and the rating is restored. The issues regarding TDIU, headaches, cervical myofascial strain, thoracolumbar myofascial strain, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity and bilateral lower extremities, bilateral shoulders, and bilateral hands are remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, left shoulder, left hip, and left knee disabilities. The right hip and right knee disabilities are denied as secondary to the other disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and sleep apnea due to inadequate VA examinations in the original decision. The Veteran will need new medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.