Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded two issues: the right shoulder disability and the low back pain. The claims are being returned for further examination to determine the severity of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the other issues related to the Veteran's conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate August 2017 medical opinion, and a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disorder had its onset during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a viral syndrome condition and an increased rating for his right shoulder strain disability due to incomplete development of records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disorder due to the Veteran's assertions and VA treatment records showing current symptoms.,The TDIU claim is dismissed as the Veteran has been in receipt of a total schedular rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a traumatic brain injury and right shoulder disability as a result of a fall sustained at the New Orleans VAMC on August 17, 2005 due to insufficient evidence of record. The issue of service connection for a left hip disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for residuals of gunshot wound to the left posterior shoulder is denied as there is no evidence of more than slight impairment of Muscle Group I or unstable scars.

The Veteran's right foot planter fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the right foot, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disability (fatty liver disease), and psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) have all been granted service connection. The Veteran also has a left foot disability that is service-connected.

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

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities as the evidence does not show a relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder disorder, and chronic respiratory disorder. Service connection was granted for headaches related to PTSD, TBI, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to physical and mental impairments, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left shoulder strain, including as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine strain and degenerative joint disease, has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for other disabilities remain remanded for additional development.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings are inextricably intertwined with his TDIU claim. Therefore, all issues have been remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and address any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for right great toe disorder and lumbar spine disorder. The claims for residuals of a head injury, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, hematuria, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder strain, and bilateral restless leg syndrome have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding a right knee disability, as there is no current evidence of such a condition. The Veteran's claims for left shoulder, low back, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a 10 percent evaluation for a painful hernia scar. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to the Veteran not submitting current treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of loss of front teeth and gum pain, post-operative left shoulder rotator cuff tear, left thumb strain (non-dominant), stomach condition (claimed as acid reflux), Lyme disease, and cataract and macular degeneration (vision problems) have been denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Lyme disease and cataract and macular degeneration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.