Shoulder decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hip, elbow, hand, and ankle disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board is unable to make a decision on the issues of service connection for cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.,Additional examination or opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder arthroplasty residuals have been rated at a 50 percent since July 1, 2022. The rating for clavicle or scapula impairment has been reinstated from April 8, 2015 to June 1, 2023.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition and neck condition, as secondary to his right shoulder disorder. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and undergo a VA cervical spine examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability due to inadequate opinion regarding in-service events and activities, as well as potential aggravation by other service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred during or related to his military service.

The appeal of the service connection claim for heart condition has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The left shoulder condition claim is reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD and right shoulder disability are being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of recent medical records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for psoriatic arthritis of various joints due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left shoulder arthritis, and low back condition due to insufficient medical opinions.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to September 7, 2017 due to insufficient evidence of his employment and inconsistent statements about his earnings.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for issues of service connection and ratings for various conditions. The Board is remanding several cases for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, heart disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED), left knee disorder (secondary to right knee disability), bilateral thumb disorders, bilateral index finger disorders, bilateral little finger disorders, bilateral middle finger disorders, bilateral ring finger disorders, bilateral shoulder disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (secondary to lumbar spine disability), and bilateral elbow disorder are all being remanded for further examination and evidence collection.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the Veteran not having a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss for VA purposes. The cervical neck, left shoulder, and lumbar disorder issues are remanded as additional evidence is needed.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding no evidence of onset during service or a relationship to in-service events.,Service connection was granted for heart disability (pulmonary hypertension) secondary to service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are found to be caused by his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), back disability, shoulder disability, and knee disability as there was no evidence of onset during or related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and shoulder disabilities due to an inadequate VA medical opinion in the March 2023 decision. The Veteran contends that his current musculoskeletal disabilities are related to combat injuries during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for several issues including service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee strain, PTSD, and right shoulder subacromial bursitis with labral tear. Additionally, the effective dates for certain conditions are also being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incorrect application of standards regarding service connection for a left shoulder disability.