Shoulder decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disorder and determined the effective date to be February 23, 1982. The decision is based on new evidence received after the initial denial of the claim.

The Board has determined that there were duty to assist errors in obtaining VA treatment records and medical opinions for the Veteran's left shoulder, neck, and left elbow issues. The claims are being remanded to correct these errors.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition and neck condition, including cervical radiculopathy, are found to be related to his active-duty service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for a claimed disability of the left shoulder is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, and for a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder condition effective March 26, 2019. The decision is based on the Veteran's active service and his job duties.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder conditions, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service activities.

The Veteran's upper left extremity scars and chronic left shoulder calcific tendonitis are rated, with the scars receiving a 20 percent rating and the tendonitis receiving a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial ratings of her left shoulder strain and cervical spine disability due to new evidence or further clarification from the AOJ.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the October 2025 remand directives and additional medical opinions discussing the ameliorative effects of medication related to the Veteran's lumbar spine, right shoulder, and headache disabilities must be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder and right wrist disabilities, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and has remanded the case to determine the severity of the Veteran's right knee disability while discounting the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran does not have any other right upper extremity disorder separate from the right shoulder impingement syndrome, which is already service-connected and no longer in dispute.

The Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tear is granted as service connected, with the Board finding a causal link between his in-service injury and current symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including depression, mental health disorder, TBI, alopecia, headaches, TMJ disorder, insomnia, OSA, conjunctivitis, dry eye disorder, glaucoma, PFB, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, asthma, hyperthyroid disorder, hives, anemia, DM (diabetes mellitus), heart disorder, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), kidney stones, hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, right hip/thigh disorder, left hip/thigh disorder, varicose veins, heel spurs, pes planus, bunions, RUE neuropathy, LUE neuropathy, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, back disorder, RLE neuropathy, LLE neuropathy, HTN (hypertension), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bladder disorder, ED (erectile dysfunction), prostate disorder, and gout.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a chronic condition in service or continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service connection was also denied for tinnitus as there is no evidence of its onset during active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition, finding that the evidence shows continuity of symptoms since active military service and no clear or unmistakable evidence against it. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of coronary artery disease and left and right shoulder disabilities due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, a respiratory disability other than asthma, right shoulder disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis have been denied. The claim for GERD has resulted in a 30% rating but not higher.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for bronchitis and a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder impingement syndrome due to procedural errors and need for additional medical opinions.