Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatitis, right shoulder strain, sinusitis, and reactive airway disease. The claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic attacks were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, a right foot condition, and PTSD. The claim for a right shoulder condition was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depression, and a right shoulder disability due to new and relevant evidence being submitted.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the right shoulder disorder and denied a compensable rating for the right shoulder scar. The neck disorder was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for an insomnia disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities and a 10 percent disability rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's anxiety disorder, left shoulder strain, left ankle sprain, and lumbosacral strain. The claims for service connection for bilateral hip conditions were remanded, as was a claim to dismiss special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of creative organ.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for multiple conditions, including left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, asthma, hypertension, bilateral hand disability, and Hepatitis C, to include fatty liver disease.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and left wrist disabilities as well as a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The appeal for service connection for left elbow and shoulder disabilities has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted presumptive service connection for sinusitis due to in-service exposure to fine particulate matter, and increased the rating for right shoulder degenerative joint disease with rotator cuff tendinopathy status post arthroscopic Mumford procedure and right ankle tendonitis.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for right shoulder degenerative joint disease and a TDIU prior to February 29, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for insomnia, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear, and lateral collateral ligament sprain based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and right shoulder disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for a right middle finger condition, a lump on the right shoulder, and a low back condition based on evidence of in-service injuries and current disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including the lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, shoulder disorders, cauda equina syndrome, neurogenic bowel disorder, erectile dysfunction, and various radiculopathies. The dental disorder and left ankle disorder were dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and neck disabilities to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder condition, bilateral elbow condition, lower extremity loss of sensation, and cervical spine disability with cervical radiculopathy.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing left shoulder, recurrent dislocation was aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right foot and right shoulder disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities related to his active duty service.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for physiologic tremors and dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for major depressive disorder. The claims for service connection were remanded for readjudication.