Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and colon polyps as they were granted in full. The claim for anal fissures was denied, while the claim for a right hip disability was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including new examinations and additional documentation to address deficiencies in previous evaluations.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left shoulder and right ankle disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder strain and degenerative joint disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and eye condition (to include ocular HTN, dry eyes, and keratoconjunctivitis) as further development is needed.

The Board remands the issues for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and private records from the Veteran's 'PCP in Biloxi.'

The Board granted service connection for GERD, right shoulder tenosynovitis, and right upper extremity scars but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claims for adequate medical opinions to address whether the Veteran's left and right shoulder conditions are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an earlier effective date for service connection and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance due to a lack of documentation regarding efforts made to contact the RO in Los Angeles, California, for records that might corroborate the Veteran's claim.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including obtaining new VA etiology opinions to determine the etiology of the Veteran's joint pain associated with his right knee, bilateral elbows, bilateral shoulders, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and left wrist.

The Board remands the claims for a shoulder and hand disability to VA for further development, including a new examination that addresses both orthopedic and neurologic symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tear, bicipital tendonitis with acromioclavicular arthritis as secondary to the service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and an increased rating for other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder. The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of multiple joints were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and an automobile allowance was granted, while the claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and compensable ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies were denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right elbow, left elbow, and left shoulder disabilities, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, plantar fasciitis, gastrointestinal disability, left foot disability, and irritable bowel syndrome were remanded for further development.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. Several service connection claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder disabilities due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions due to a lack of evidence and the unavailability of the Veteran's service treatment records.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise the August 2012 rating decision that awarded service connection for right shoulder strain and left shoulder strain, finding no clear and unmistakable error (CUE).