Shoulder decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions were denied. The claim for anemia was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral shoulder conditions, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy. The veteran will undergo further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, hypercholesterolemia / hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and right ear hearing loss was denied. The veteran's claim for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was granted. Claims for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, auditory processing disorder (APD), and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, psychiatric disability, and various other disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and higher ratings for tinnitus, PFB, PTSD, and knee disabilities. It granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee extension limitations as of January 9, 2020. The claims for intertrigo, gastrointestinal disorders, TDIU, and an earlier effective date for DEA were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and increased ratings.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for right shoulder conditions, citing errors in the adjudication process.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, foot condition, shoulder condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also remanded the claim for a higher rating for the left knee condition.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's right shoulder dislocation. The decision is based on the evidence available at the time of the original denial.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development and adjudication.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability to correct errors in obtaining necessary medical opinions and records.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for DEA and TDIU was denied. The veteran's PTSD rating remains at 50% and the left shoulder disability rating remains at 20%. The claim for service connection for OSA is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and left ankle conditions based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a proper medical opinion on whether the veteran's right shoulder strain is related to his military service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral hallux valgus, and bilateral shoulder strains. The VA examinations were deemed inadequate.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left and right shoulder degenerative arthritis, left wrist degenerative arthritis, and left hip degenerative arthritis. The Board found that additional evidence is needed to make a decision.

The veteran's right-hand disability is service-connected due to his bilateral shoulder disability. The claim was granted.

The Board remanded the case to obtain missing service treatment records and get a new medical opinion on the veteran's right shoulder strain.

The appeals for back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, high blood pressure, and bilateral hearing loss were dismissed due to procedural issues. The appeals for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder were denied.