Shoulder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran expressing an intent to withdraw all of his remaining claims and appeals prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in active service and have persisted since then.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder condition and obstructive sleep apnea require additional development due to a lack of VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal to have an effective date prior to July 22, 2015 for his right shoulder disability was dismissed as he did not file a substantive appeal after the issuance of the statement of the case.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her current disabilities and her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, type II diabetes, and left shoulder disability due to a failure to appear for VA examinations scheduled in March 2020.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities, which are secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, low back disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities have been granted. The claim to reopen service connection for a left arm disability is remanded.,Service connection has been established for hearing loss, low back disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for neck, bilateral knee, and bilateral shoulder conditions related to the Veteran's parachute jumps in service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the representative withdrew all claims on appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability has rendered him unable to secure or follow any form of substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he meets the schedular criteria for assignment of a TDIU as of April 18, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA addendum opinions and the need for updated treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and incomplete medical records, particularly regarding a potential service connection for right shoulder disability. The Veteran's lay statements and post-service medical history are considered in determining the etiology of any diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, previously rated as impingement, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues with his radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, including hypertension, has been reopened. Service connection is granted for hypertension. The Board finds the Veteran's cardiovascular disorder other than hypertension and left shoulder disability are related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with obtaining and reviewing medical records, as well as needing a VA examination. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a headache condition and remanded the left shoulder condition claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 20 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder ACJ separation disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limited motion or instability.