Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and higher ratings for various disabilities, as well as remanded several issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip, left shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including eye conditions, OSA, elbow, neck, and shoulder issues, due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and a left shoulder disability but dismissed the appeal of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for the right shoulder disability and 40 percent for the lower back disability, effective March 23, 2020, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left shoulder torn rotator cuffs as further development is needed to obtain a medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied an increased rating for the right shoulder and right knee, but granted a 20 percent rating for the cervical strain.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that new and relevant evidence had been submitted to support the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome with lumbosacral strain and remanded several other claims related to service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a right elbow disorder and a right shoulder disorder, finding that these conditions are as likely as not related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine with cervical stenosis and osteoarthritis, but no higher.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea with asthma, while remanding several other claims for further development.

The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected colon cancer, neuropathy of both lower extremities, and residual scars status post colon cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected above elbow amputation right upper extremity and left wrist disabilities manifest with the effective loss of two upper extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder condition diagnosed as bicipital tendonitis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and an initial rating of 30 percent for sinusitis. The claims for acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for TBI and service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, and left eye conditions. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The appeal for higher ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the AOJ's failure to properly assist the Veteran in developing his claims.