Shoulder decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for knee conditions were denied. The appeals for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities were dismissed due to untimely filing. The appeals for bilateral shoulder disabilities and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The veteran was granted some increased ratings and effective dates for various conditions, but denied others.

The veteran's service connection for left shoulder tendinopathy, limited flexion and impairment was granted with an effective date of May 16, 2021.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis, finding that the evidence was at least evenly balanced regarding whether the condition is related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than October 6, 2021, for service connection of lumbar spine and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder condition. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine the nature and cause of the condition.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral knee disorders, bilateral shoulder disorders, and a cervical spine disorder. The Board found that the VA examinations were inadequate and ordered new examinations.

The Board restored the veteran's migraine disability rating to 50% and right shoulder disability rating to 30%, effective April 1, 2023.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hand, shoulder, wrist, and neck disabilities as secondary to a service-connected left elbow condition. The Board found that the medical opinions obtained were inadequate and required new examinations.

The Board denied service connection for skin disability of the bilateral feet, right leg pain and numbness, right hand pain due to frostbite, and PTSD. The claims for a right shoulder disability, OSA, and respiratory disability were remanded for further development.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of right shoulder pain and replacement due to errors in the duty to assist. A new VA examination is required.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for left shoulder scars because the scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability to obtain a nexus opinion. The Veteran's right shoulder disability was noted at entry and increased in severity during service.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for disability ratings due to missed examinations and hearings. The Veteran must undergo new VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20 percent for his right shoulder labral tear before February 24, 2021. The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the initial denial.

The Board remanded all issues for further development of evidence. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being sent back to the Regional Office for additional medical opinions.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew her appeal.