Shoulder decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mostly denied, but a rating of 10 percent was granted for ilioinguinal nerve damage. The claim for headache as secondary to tinnitus was remanded.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for various arthritis conditions due to untimely filing.

The Board dismissed several appeals for earlier effective dates related to service-connected scars and PTSD. Some motions for revision based on clear and unmistakable error were also dismissed, while others were remanded.

The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran's left shoulder disability should be rated higher than 20%. A new medical exam is required.

The veteran's service connection claims for neck, upper back, and left shoulder disabilities were granted because the evidence showed these conditions began during active-duty military service.

The veteran was granted service connection for right bicep injury and right shoulder condition as secondary to left shoulder condition. A 10 percent initial disability rating for right hip strain was also granted, but an increased rating for right hip flexion was denied. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a left shoulder condition due to new and relevant evidence. The case will be reviewed again by the VA.

The Board remanded all issues to correct duty to assist errors and secure necessary medical examinations.

The veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance (A&A). However, service connection for PTSD and several other conditions was denied.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a right knee disorder and a right shoulder disorder. The Board needs more information, including private medical records and new medical opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy and left shoulder disorder. The Board also remanded claims related to cervical and lumbar spine disorders.

The Board denied all requested increased ratings for the veteran's disabilities.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy was granted.

The veteran's left wrist disability is service-connected. The right wrist and right shoulder disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and separate ratings for scars on his right shoulder, upper extremity, and posterior trunk.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for right hip arthritis, right lower extremity nerve pain, and left shoulder arthroplasty. The Board instructed the AOJ to obtain missing service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability because the Veteran does not have a separate diagnosed shoulder condition. The pain is attributed to her service-connected cervical spine disability.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance. The issues related to ratings for right shoulder degenerative arthritis and right humeral fracture residuals were remanded.