Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a low back disability, a left knee disability, and a left shoulder disability as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, and CFS. The Veteran's hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy, shoulder disability, knee meniscal tear, knee limitation of extension, knee scars, GERD, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and PTSD were also not rated higher than their current levels.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and lumbar spine disability as there were duty to assist errors prior to the May 2025 rating decision.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right shoulder and right ankle disabilities, as well as service connection for various other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus granting special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a knee condition, shoulder condition, and respiratory condition due to a duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder arthralgia, to include Paget's disease of the left scapula, as a new VA examination is needed without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the current condition.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and remanded claims for congenital absence of left pectoralis major muscle, left Sprengel's deformity, and left arm nerve damage as secondary to left Sprengel's deformity.

The Board remands the claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. � 1151 for right shoulder and right arm conditions due to outstanding records that need to be obtained.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right foot disability, as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The appeals for service connection of prostate cancer, diabetes, GERD, and hypertension were dismissed due to the RO's subsequent grant of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder as it was less likely than not related to the Veteran's service or caused by falls due to his service-connected hip and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for asthma but denied all other claims, including service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for scars between the scapulae.

The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder disability and GERD on a secondary basis, but denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for bilateral hip pain, DEA benefits, and other issues.

The Board denied service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions, including a back condition and shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or a link to in-service events.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from September 22, 2020, but no higher. The appeal for TDIU and service connection claims were denied or dismissed.

The appeals for service connection and initial ratings were dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) being filed more than one year after the November 2022 rating decision.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding it as likely as not that the Veteran's tinnitus is a result of his service. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and there are no allegations of error for appellate consideration.