Shoulder decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of shoulder strain and sleep apnea, thus the Board dismissed these issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal for irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, migraines/headaches, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder strain as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder strain and right shoulder strain, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had their onset during periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee and left shoulder disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The issues are now pending further development.

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome with strain and rotator cuff tendonitis, status post arthroscopic surgery with residuals, was reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent effective September 22, 2020. The 30 percent rating has been restored. Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's tinnitus, left shoulder strain, and left knee strain are all found to have arisen during service. The boutonniere deformity of the left ring finger is also found to have arisen during service.,Service connection for a bilateral foot disability (pes planus) is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disability and remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to incomplete VA examination reports and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of cervical spine, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of left shoulder strain due to insufficient examination and consideration of his lay statements.

The Veteran's left ankle and left shoulder disabilities are remanded for additional development to address the relationship between her current conditions and service, including any in-service injuries.

The Veteran's left shoulder disorder is due to his military service, and the claim for service connection has been granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for left shoulder disability is denied. Service connection for emphysema under the PACT Act is granted, but his claim for OSA remains pending as remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, finding no evidence linking her current condition to service or a service-connected disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability, including impingement syndrome, strain, rotator cuff tendonitis, and joint osteoarthritis, is related to an in-service injury or event. The Board found reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, granting service connection for his right shoulder disability.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to internal inconsistencies in the medical opinion provided.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for residuals of postoperative right knee lateral collateral ligament strain remains at 10 percent, while other conditions are either not granted or remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 9, 2009, for service connection of ocular migraines was denied. The appeal for a higher initial rating for left shoulder impingement syndrome, strain, rotator cuff tendinosis and dislocation from September 17, 2009, is also denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.,The Veteran's initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.