Shoulder decisions — 2025

The VA denied higher ratings for several conditions but granted a separate 10% rating for hallux valgus and 40% ratings for radiculopathy in both lower extremities starting from March 20, 2020. TDIU was also granted from the same date.,,,,,,,,The VA did not find new and relevant evidence to reopen claims for hypertension, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss.,,,,

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder condition, stating there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for both right and left shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, stating that the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent have not been met.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, bilateral hearing loss, and both ankles and shoulders were denied. The claims for cervical strain and right knee strain were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for right shoulder scars and service connection for left shoulder issues secondary to the right shoulder. The claim for erectile dysfunction was dismissed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, bilateral shin disability, bilateral foot disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral wrist disability were denied. The claims for migraine headaches and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of cervical strain, left shoulder strain and right shoulder condition was dismissed because the veteran requested withdrawal.

The appeal for service connection of a right shoulder injury is remanded to ensure all necessary evidence is considered.

Service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and left hip disabilities has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left and right elbow disabilities, as well as left and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20% for his left shoulder disability, stating that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and various effective date claims. However, it granted a restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for right index finger scar and a 10 percent disability rating for left knee disability with flexion limitation.

The veteran withdrew their appeal for higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol abuse, right shoulder disability, and right wrist disability. The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board granted readjudication for several conditions due to new and relevant evidence. Some claims were denied, and others were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other disabilities. The Board found that further medical opinions are needed.

The Board denied higher ratings for several conditions but remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus condition but remanded the claims for right shoulder, right elbow, and right wrist conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for neck, shoulder, headache, and leg disabilities. The Board found that a VA examination was warranted but not yet provided.