Shoulder decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for further development, including those for pes planus, left wrist cyst disability, gastrointestinal disability (separate from chronic constipation), cardiovascular disability, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), fatigue disability, headache disability, left knee disability, back disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and right wrist disability. The gastrointestinal claim was expanded to include any gastrointestinal disability separate from the already service-connected chronic constipation.

The Board has denied service connection for various knee, ankle, and shoulder disorders as the evidence does not show current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities, including right and left shoulder conditions, a left arm disability, and an aneurysm. The appeals are currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis is granted, while the claims for sinusitis, myopia, cervical spine disability with arthritis, erectile dysfunction, left ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, pulled groin, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left carpal tunnel disability, right carpal tunnel disability, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal through their authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for various knee and shoulder conditions due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, and VA will schedule further examinations.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 17, 2008 for the grant of a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The decision is subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability. The Veteran reported symptoms during active duty and his duties as a combat medic contributed to his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA medical nexus opinions in December 2020 and June 2023. The claims are being remanded for new VA examinations to address the issues of a low back disability, left and right knee disabilities, left and right foot disabilities, and a right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's prior rating of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain (low back condition) is restored, while his right shoulder and left knee disabilities are denied increased ratings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in a previous VA opinion and the Veteran's cancellation of an examination. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD with TBI and vertigo, headaches, lumbosacral strain, sciatica (both sides), shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis (both sides), tinnitus, and bilateral varicocele and hydrocele are granted effective April 26, 2022.

The Board has denied service connection for a right-hand ring finger disability and a right shoulder disability, but granted service connection for tinnitus (ear-ringing). The decision is based on the lack of current evidence of these disabilities during the pendency of the claim.

Your appeal for sleep apnea, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities has been dismissed as the issues were not addressed in your November 2021 decision.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and left shoulder disability are granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent disability rating, with symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss, right shoulder disorder, and left hand disorder. The claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis, cervical disorder, right ear disorder, jaw disorder, and bilateral hand wart disorder are being remanded.,The Veteran's assertions regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions have been considered.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to deficiencies in the record existing prior to the appealed decision. The Veteran's respiratory condition, bilateral knee conditions, and right shoulder condition are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claims for additional months of service-connected compensation for various conditions have been denied. The effective dates and payment start dates are legally correct.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had a period of active service from March 2012 to October 2012, and remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his claims. The claims are now pending.

The Board has dismissed the claims of entitlement to service connection for cervical spine condition, left hip condition, left shoulder condition, right hip condition, and right shoulder condition due to a lack of final appealable decisions by the AOJ. The claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded.