Shoulder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and his claim for TDIU is therefore denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for all issues related to service connection and other claims, resulting in the dismissal of these cases.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, and no higher.,The Veteran has multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities that do not meet the criteria for a separate 10% disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, but granted service connection for a left shoulder disability (including fibrosarcoma) and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's headache disability claim was not addressed as it is considered part of the same appeal.,There is no clear evidence that any of these disabilities are related to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, a left shoulder disorder, a breathing disorder, and bilateral knee disorders. The evidence did not support finding that these conditions began during or were otherwise related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases are being remanded due to the receipt of additional VA treatment records. The Board will review all evidence, including new records, and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

Service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted.,Effective October 18, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, but the claim for a right knee disability is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no evidence of a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for muscle pain. Service connection is granted for left shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, but the claims are remanded for further development regarding right shoulder, lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has granted separate compensable ratings for neurological impairment of the bilateral lower extremities, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes cavus and service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis and left hip disorder are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral shoulder injury is also remanded due to the need for an appropriate VA examination.,No effective date was provided as this decision pertains to a remand, not a final determination.

The Board has dismissed the claims for TDIU and a higher rating for left shoulder disability, as well as remanded the claim for service connection of residuals of concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is rated at 20 percent, and service connection for osteoarthritis and FAI of the bilateral hips is granted. Service connection for CAM deformity of the hips is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the case for further development regarding a right shoulder disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial ratings were remanded, with the case being returned to the AOJ for readjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right shoulder impingement syndrome and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 6, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right arm nerve problem with tingling from fingers to shoulder due to inadequate rationale in the VA medical opinion. Further development is needed, including obtaining another VA medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder strain, bilateral knee degenerative arthritis (other than post-traumatic), and unspecified depressive disorder as these conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has denied higher ratings for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and patellofemoral syndrome of both knees. The right shoulder condition is also being remanded for further examination.