Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for arthritis of the bilateral hands was denied as there is no current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for arthritis of the bilateral shoulders has been reopened due to new evidence indicating a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following some form of substantially gainful employment, as he is currently employed in information technology.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for his right shoulder strain with mild degenerative changes at the AC joint is being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities, including cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with strain status post fusion, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, degenerative joint disease of the left hip, left knee arthritis, leg length discrepancy, chronic right ankle sprain with avulsion fracture and Morton’s neuroma, scar, anterior neck, nonlinear surgical scar, right shoulder, surgical scars, right shoulder, tension headaches, right inguinal neuropathy, status post inguinal hernia repair, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with mood disorder, and bruxism with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Additional examinations are needed to determine the current severity of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, elbow, hand, back, foot, groin, and upper/lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as depression. The appeals are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right above the knee amputation. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to or aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for arthritis of his back, arm and shoulder are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, bilateral knee, and bilateral foot disabilities due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right shoulder disability and prostate cancer, leading to the dismissal of these claims.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, right shoulder disability, left arm and right arm disabilities, neck condition, right knee and ankle disabilities, bilateral ear condition, insomnia, abdominal pain, edema, skin irritation of the genitals, toe nail condition, and diabetes mellitus. The decision also reopened claims for service connection for some conditions.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder disability and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to right shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as the submission of medical opinions that do not account for service treatment records.

Your appeals have been dismissed because you requested to withdraw your appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete evaluations and need for additional development, including obtaining in-service hospitalization records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and status post meniscectomy with scars, and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's claims were previously denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

All claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.,The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to any of the claimed conditions.

The Board dismissed all claims as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for right hip strain, left and right hammer toes, and tinea pedis are dismissed as they represent freestanding claims without a new award of service connection.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the highest schedular rating available (10%) has been assigned.

The Veteran's GERD and cervical spine pain are granted service connection. The bilateral foot disability, right shoulder, knee, and ankle scars, and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome are all granted initial ratings of 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection of psychiatric, headache, right eye, left shoulder, and neck disabilities due to new and material evidence. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination.