Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient information and need for further examination. The Veteran's joint pain, shoulder disorders, back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability was denied as the evidence did not show that his range of motion had been limited to 25 degrees from side, which is required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis is now rated at 20 percent, hypertension remains noncompensable, IBS with GERD continues to be rated at 30 percent, and specific phobia and generalized anxiety disorder remain at 30 percent. Service connection for epistaxis, sinusitis, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, due to limitation of motion. The Board found that the Veteran’s range of motion was around 55 degrees, which approximates the 30 percent rating criteria for the major extremity.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shoulder disabilities have resulted in a TDIU since July 15, 2004. The appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the date of entitlement and his employment history during the relevant period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to provide VA with his private treatment records, specifically from Dr. S.G., and undergo examinations to determine if he has any current diagnoses of these conditions and whether they are related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for post-operative residuals of right shoulder dislocations with osteoarthritis.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims for service connection can be decided. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hand disability, and right shoulder disability are all subject to further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for right foot, left shoulder, right shoulder, cervical spine, low back, right knee, and left knee disorders have all been denied as they are not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, diabetic complications (particularly peripheral neuropathy), and shoulder conditions, have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since June 12, 2017.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for a back condition and secondary service connection claims. The rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disorder, right wrist disorder, lower back disorder, blurry vision, and tinnitus. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board has found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating. Other service-connected disabilities are also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded seven issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claim for skin condition is reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for a right shoulder condition is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, but the claims are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities due to lack of recent VA examinations and new evidence added to the file. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disorders due to a lack of STRs, which were not provided. The Veteran is also required to participate in a VA examination or provide a completed Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) by her private physician.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder disorder is related to his military service. The case will be returned for an addendum opinion considering the continuity of symptoms and a possible in-service injury.

This decision dismisses the appeal for service connection of scarring above right eye. The Veteran's appeals on right arm/shoulder disability, right knee disability, hypertension, and TBI residuals are remanded.,The Board found no current diagnosis of a right arm/shoulder or right knee disability, thus denying service connection for these conditions.,Hypertension is remanded due to the absence of relevant private medical records. The Veteran's TBI claim is also remanded as further evaluation is needed.