Shoulder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's left shoulder acromioclavicular joint arthritis is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of flexion and/or abduction limited to 25 degrees from the side.,For her adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, the Veteran's current 70 percent rating is denied. The Board found that she does not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left shoulder condition and sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional error in not obtaining complete service treatment records and military personnel records, including verification of his periods of active duty, active duty for training (ACDUTRA), and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's avascular necrosis left hip, right foot pain, and left foot pain are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also granted for right ankle sprain, left ankle arthralgia, right shoulder pain, lumbago (lower back pain), and systolic heart murmur. Service connection for abnormal skin pigmentation and OSA (sleep apnea) is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability, including arthritis and tendonitis, is etiologically related to his active service. The appeal for direct service connection for a left shoulder disability is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for migraine headaches was denied, and the Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disability due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to his psychiatric and musculoskeletal disorders, but further evaluation is needed to determine if participation in PCAFC is in his best interest. The AOJ must provide a new decision with proper notice.

The Veteran's right and left hand disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's neck disability is granted as service-connected due to an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder and hip disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted service connection, but his diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in VA examination reports and the need for new evaluations of the Veteran's right knee disability and left shoulder disability.

The Board has denied service connection for Raynaud's disease and granted service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities. Service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, breathing problems, migraines, IBS, syncope with dizziness, low back disability, neck disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability are all denied as there is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.,The Veteran has not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, breathing problems, migraines, IBS, syncope with dizziness, low back or neck disabilities, or ankle, foot, knee, shoulder, or wrist disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia. Service connections for HTN, OSA, urinary frequency, and left shoulder disability are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), migraines, a cervical spine disability, a right ankle disability, and a right elbow or shoulder disability due to inadequate opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was dismissed due to a concurrent election of review options, which is not allowed under VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, headaches, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability. The Board found that there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure of VA to provide necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to assess his claimed conditions.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for epididymal cyst and left shoulder disability are remanded.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and hypertension have been remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability, including bicep tendon repair, left shoulder debridement, and left shoulder impingement syndrome, status post rotator cuff tear repair, is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper notice and an inadequate medical opinion, which may affect eligibility for PCAFC benefits. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are noted but no rating or effective date is provided.