Shoulder decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew all claims for service connection and higher ratings, including those for PTSD, osteoarthritis of the shoulder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder, and hypertension. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of an appendectomy is denied, and the appeal is remanded for further action on his service connection claims for left and right shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for left shoulder bursitis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee ACL laxity are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,A new examination is required to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's thoracic spine disability and right shoulder disability, which are inextricably intertwined. The VA is required to schedule a new examination for the thoracic spine.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issues on appeal. The Veteran's bladder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and right shoulder disability are all being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and potential National Guard service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, eye conditions, hypertension, and lower back pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.