Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right wrist, left wrist, neck, and right shoulder disabilities but denied service connection for migraines, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including left and right shoulder disabilities, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and an ear disorder, as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board remands the issues of increased ratings and TDIU for further development, including a new examination to clarify muscle group involvement and severity.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed appeals for initial disability ratings, with the exception of remanding certain claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as remanded several other issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder strain as secondary to a service-connected disability and sinusitis, but denied an increased evaluation for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, granted service connection for chronic sinusitis due to toxic exposure during service in Southwest Asia, and remanded several issues including sleep apnea, the character of discharge, and other conditions.

The Board granted readjudication of previously denied claims for service connection for right and left shoulder, right and left hip, bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal, bilateral kidney, and urinary disorders based on new and relevant evidence. Service connection was also granted for sinusitis with an earlier effective date. The claim for a peripheral vestibular disorder (claimed as vertigo) was denied.

The Board remands the claims for a scar status post vasectomy, right knee injury resulting in total replacement, and left shoulder injury due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for arthritis to ensure a proper VA examination is conducted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and right shoulder disability to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome, and a 40 percent disabling rating for the left shoulder strain.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee scar and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right great toe ingrown toenail, left forearm scar, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), left shoulder disability, and epistaxis. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left wrist disability, right shoulder disability, medial epicondylitis of the right elbow, and an acquired psychiatric disability as new and relevant evidence has been received to reopen these claims.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a compensable rating for post-traumatic arthritis, left fifth MCP joint. The claims for right shoulder pain and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for various conditions, and they were dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, right knee disorder, tinnitus, and others, as the evidence did not support a finding of chronicity or etiology related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder degenerative changes, and sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hives, myopia, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hand arthritis, sinusitis, and left shoulder issues, due to inadequate medical nexus opinions.