Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 20% for his left shoulder disability. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing additional functional loss or severe symptoms.

The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings were denied, but the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was granted. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete records. The issues of colon cancer, alopecia (claimed as hair loss), bilateral hand osteoarthritis, bilateral hip osteoarthritis, and bilateral shoulder osteoarthritis will be addressed again after obtaining additional evidence and opinions.

The veteran's service connection claims for low back disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, lumbar radiculopathy, and sleep apnea were granted.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right shoulder condition, finding continuity of symptomatology since service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain and bicipital tendinitis was granted. The claim for left knee strain and chondromalacia secondary to right knee strain was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

All claims were dismissed without prejudice due to the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for skin disorder, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability. The claims for right knee, left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or link to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right shoulder strain and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis or functional loss.

The veteran was granted a 70% rating for PTSD, a 30% rating for GERD, and a 30% rating for migraines. The veteran's claims for right hand strain, right knee issues, left hand disability, and right shoulder disability were denied. The veteran was granted service connection for left shoulder arthritis.

The veteran's claims for a 100% rating for major depressive disorder and PTSD, TDIU, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status were granted.

The veteran's service connection claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, and lumbar spine disabilities have been granted.

The veteran is granted an increased 30 percent rating for left shoulder disability but denied a higher rating for right shoulder disability.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right ankle disabilities. The Board found that the VA should have obtained medical opinions on these conditions before making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, skin disorder, and shoulder disabilities were denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was remanded.