Shoulder decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of infections and breathing issues, left shoulder condition, middle back strain, traumatic brain injury, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and right knee strain as these claims have been granted in full. The appeal for service connection of vertigo is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, lumbosacral spine, and left ankle disabilities have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The case will be remanded for further medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for sleep apnea, bilateral shoulder conditions, bilateral knee conditions, bilateral ankle conditions, and vertigo.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical information and a missed opportunity for a physical examination. The Veteran's left shoulder condition is being reviewed further.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, right wrist strain, right elbow strain, and right shoulder strain. The decision is based on the Veteran's statements of in-service onset and continued symptoms since service.

The appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left shoulder disabilities have been dismissed.,A 70 percent initial evaluation has been granted for the service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to errors in obtaining his complete service treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature of his toxic exposure and the relationship between his current disabilities and active duty.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for various conditions, including kidney stones, shoulder injuries, foot and ankle issues, and back problems. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the severity of his service-connected knee and shoulder disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran's left knee condition and right shoulder tendonitis have been granted service connection. The decision on the right shoulder issue is pending as there are no records available from her North Carolina Army National Guard service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left shoulder disability was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's right hand fingers condition is granted service connection, while the heart murmur and diabetes mellitus type II are denied. Other conditions remain unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, back, and neck disabilities but denied hepatitis C. The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses are less likely related to his in-service injuries.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and associated scars were granted effective May 31, 2017. However, the initial rating for OSA with asthma remains denied.

The Veteran's initial rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted at a 40 percent level, effective March 23, 2023. The appeal is denied for earlier effective dates and other issues.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities due to the lack of a diagnosed condition, thus denying any secondary or other service connection theories.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

The Veteran's claims for annual clothing allowances for topical medications Urea 20% cream and Clobetasol propionate were denied as the evidence did not show that he used these medications for a service-connected skin condition.,The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for Diclofenac was denied because it is not prescribed for a service-connected skin disability, but rather for muscle pain related to his musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability did not begin during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, and therefore denied service connection for a left shoulder disability.