Shoulder decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder strain and right knee tendonitis are aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding service connection for his bilateral knees and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection as the AOJ had not yet issued a decision on these issues.

The Board has received a request to withdraw the appeal of three compensation claims under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for various hand and shoulder injuries, which are now dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The other conditions are remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an additional medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to duty-to-assist errors in obtaining opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The issues are also intertwined and require further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence having been submitted, including his in-service experiences and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded most of the Veteran's claims due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need to obtain additional medical records before readjudicating these cases.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including heart disability, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, right hand and left hand disabilities, right knee and left knee disabilities, and right foot and left foot disabilities due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for various foot and hand conditions, including left great toe degenerative joint disease, right great toe degenerative joint disease, bilateral foot plantar calcaneal enthesophytes, and right shoulder degenerative joint disease/bone spurs, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were caused by an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, left hip replacement, and PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran was granted service connection for various conditions, but the appeal regarding an earlier effective date for benefits under the VA PCAFC related to a June 2023 application is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 10, 2024, for service connection and increased ratings due to lack of unadjudicated claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder and denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder, right wrist, and ganglion cyst of the right wrist. The decision is based on new evidence that supports a finding of in-service onset.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral head and shoulder nerve damage and bilateral shoulder disabilities due to incomplete documentation of VA examinations. The Veteran is advised that if he fails to attend a scheduled examination without good cause, his claim will be adjudicated based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal concerning the issues of service connection for left shoulder, right forearm, and right elbow disabilities. The Board dismissed these appeals.