Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary emphysema is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for left and right shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to October 14, 2016, for service connection for left and right shoulder strain have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right shoulder strains are remanded.

The reduction of the Veteran's disability rating for a right shoulder disability from 30 percent to 20 percent, effective June 1, 2025, was improper. The restoration of the 30 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right knee disabilities due to inadequate duty-to-assist error in the prior decision.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, 5th MTP bunion, migraines, and right shoulder strain as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection was denied because there is no persuasive medical evidence showing that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, 5th MTP bunion, migraines, and right shoulder strain were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but the appeal regarding a left shoulder disability is remanded due to incomplete verification of National Guard service dates.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, bilateral ankle disabilities, and bilateral knee disabilities due to new and relevant evidence submitted since the last denial. Service connection is also granted for gastritis (gastrointestinal condition) and cyst scrotum on the right side.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was received to warrant readjudication of the claims, but further examination is needed due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and lack of consideration of certain theories.

The Veteran's service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis is granted. The claims for higher ratings for bilateral pes cavus, left ankle impingement, and left knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, but denied service connection for left shoulder and right shoulder degenerative arthritis.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of right shoulder strain, right ankle disability, right hamstring strain, and left knee disability. The Board finds that these conditions are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no current disabilities of the bilateral elbows, shoulders, right ankle, hip, or back that could be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypercholesterolemia, central pain syndrome, right shoulder disability, left ankle strain, lumbosacral strain (low back condition), hypertension, ischemic stroke, hemiplegia/hemiparesis, craniectomy with acquired skull defect and delayed wound healing, deep vein thrombosis, seizure disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection of TDIU has also been remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of hypercholesterolemia, central pain syndrome, right shoulder disability, or left ankle strain. Service connection was denied for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left ankle degenerative arthritis has been dismissed.,Service connection for the right shoulder condition is granted, and new evidence supports readjudicating the claim for residuals of CAPSO.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is dismissed as the claim was fully granted on July 27, 2024.,The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for PTSD and left shoulder strain are denied. The earliest effective date for both conditions is July 27, 2024.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The current rating of 70 percent remains unchanged.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder strain is denied. The current rating of 20 percent remains unchanged.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, left knee strain, right knee strain, right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and left shoulder strain. The Board found that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service parachute jump landing.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a right shoulder disability, neck disability, stroke, headaches, and loss of right arm and hand due to insufficient evidence in some cases.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of the claimed bilateral finger, wrist, elbow, and shoulder disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.