Shoulder decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings, finding that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of increased ratings for right hip, left hip, and left shoulder conditions.

The Board remands the claims for a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability due to an inadequate examination and inextricably intertwined issues with TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including right and left shoulder strains with degenerative arthritis, right and left hip degenerative arthritis, left ankle degenerative arthritis with chronic instability and anterior talofibular ligament strain, cervical spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea, all of which are secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative change of the lumbar spine with strain, hearing loss, and residuals of fractured right 5th metacarpal with right hand arthritis. The claims for service connection for vision loss, left shoulder pain and limited mobility, varicose veins, and TDIU were remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to a claims processing error.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for dry eye syndrome but remanded the claims for service connection for back, left shoulder, right shoulder, and respiratory conditions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain and a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left shoulder condition, but granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 26, 2018, for the 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD and denied a higher rating during that period. Other claims were either denied or did not result in a compensable rating.

The appeal for service connection for a right shoulder disability is dismissed as it has been previously decided and the issue is moot.

The Board granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection for cubital tunnel syndrome, but denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and trapezius myalgia.

The Board granted increased ratings and earlier effective dates for several service-connected conditions, but denied an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including a left shoulder disability, bilateral pes planus, right eye retinal detachment, herpes viral keratitis, and left eyelid edema.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, psychiatric disabilities, cervical and lumbar spine issues, knee strains, shoulder and wrist conditions, and a ventral hernia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and the current presence of related disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and bilateral hip, knee, and shoulder conditions.

The Board granted service connection for left elbow osteoarthritis, right elbow osteoarthritis, and right shoulder torn rotator cuff as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder tendonitis with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis. The rating was restored from 20% to 30%, and a 40% disability rating for the right shoulder condition was granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the entire skeletal system (other than cervical spine, right shoulder, bilateral hands, and left foot), a left knee condition (other than arthritis), and other specific joints. The claims were not granted.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip strain and a left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her in-service symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including cervical strain, left and right forearm nerve pain, bilateral shoulder disabilities, low back disability, and other related conditions.