Shoulder decisions — 2025

The appeal for an increased rating for left hip, the claims for entitlement to an earlier effective date and an increased rating for right knee strain, and the appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left shoulder strain were dismissed. The claim for a 40 percent rating from June 24, 2021 for degenerative disc disease was granted.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis and left index finger fracture residuals, but remanded the claims for an eye condition, a right ankle condition, bilateral knee conditions, and a low back condition.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypopigmented macules and denied service connection for hypercholesterolemia, while remanding several other claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or post-service, and the Veteran failed to attend a scheduled VA examination.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for left and right knee strains, granted separate 10 percent ratings for painful, noncompensable limitation of flexion of the knees, granted service connection for back condition and related radiculopathies, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a right shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for a right knee strain and left shoulder strain, both related to in-service parachute jumps.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities for further development, including a new examination.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder and elbow disabilities, but granted a 20 percent disability rating for right and left lumbar radiculopathy. The claim for a left knee disability was remanded.

The Board granted restoration of a 30 percent evaluation for the right shoulder condition, effective August 8, 2024, and remanded the sleep apnea claim.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left shoulder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The appeal was also granted to reopen a claim for service connection for bilateral hip disability.

The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder disability and a lower back disability (secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities), but denied a compensable rating for left upper extremity scars. The right hip joint pain claim was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine, left shoulder, and headache disorder based on new and relevant evidence. The claim for a right shoulder disability was dismissed.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for the Veteran's psychiatric and right shoulder disabilities, but granted SMC based on aid and attendance as of February 9, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for urinary frequency. The other claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disorder, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, granted service connection for right shoulder strain, and remanded a claim for service connection for right knee strain.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the spine, and osteoarthritis of the right shoulder and left shoulder based on evidence showing that these conditions had onset during active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, dismissing or denying all appeals.