Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and tonsillectomy due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, low back, and neck disorders due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of left shoulder, right shoulder, and major depressive and anxiety disorders before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his right shoulder disability, as the previous one did not comply with the CAVC instructions in Correia.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder disability and DDD of the thoracic spine are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine, and right lower extremity radiculopathy, preclude all substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him. The Board grants entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the period prior to August 8, 2017, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. From August 8, 2017 onwards, he does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.

The claim for a right pinky finger condition has been dismissed.,The claims for bilateral shoulder disability and residuals of frostbite of the left foot have been reopened, but are still pending as they were remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's right shoulder arthropathy is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or related to an in-service injury.,Service connection for the low back condition, diagnosed as degenerative lumbosacral spine disease with congenital spinal stenosis, is also denied due to lack of a nexus between the current diagnosis and service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for non-service-connected disability pension benefits and has remanded the service connection claims for left shoulder injury and right knee injury.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, the issues regarding right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, bilateral pes planus, right hip condition, and right shoulder condition are still pending as they were previously denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right biceps tendonitis (claimed as a right shoulder disability) is being remanded due to the need for further action and readjudication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, thoracic spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities due to conflicting medical opinions and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is also being considered for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder injury is not related to his military service and denied the claim for service connection. The Veteran was diagnosed with a right rotator cuff tear, but the VA examiner concluded it is less likely than not incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to the Veteran's failure to authorize VA to obtain his treatment records from Dr. K.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder arthralgia and PTSD with alcohol abuse in early sustained remission require further evaluation due to worsening symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and a back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for generalized arthritis condition, left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, and back condition due to inadequate examinations that did not address whether his service-connected frostbite residuals caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure, and the Veteran's other claims are remanded for further development.

The rating reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for right carpal tunnel syndrome, status post release effective August 15, 2014 was improper and the 20 percent rating is restored. The RO also granted a 20 percent rating for right shoulder disability prior to May 25, 2018, but denied any rating in excess of 20 percent after July 1, 2018.