Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right shoulder disability due to inadequate testing in the previous May 2014 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is granted at a 40 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran’s hemorrhoid disability and low back disability are also granted with respective ratings. Other issues related to service connection or increased ratings have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 and 20 percent for his left shoulder strain, chronic with degenerative changes. The issues are related to the severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scars of the bilateral shoulders and base of the neck was denied, but he was granted TDIU.

The claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, neck disability, bilateral leg disability, bilateral shoulder disability, chronic headaches, and psychiatric disability is denied.,The claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sciatica associated with his service-connected low back disability, including lower extremity numbness is granted. The claim for service connection for foot flop is denied. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder disability is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy are all denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for her migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder), a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorders, COPD and chronic bronchitis, migraine headaches, right elbow disorder, right shoulder disorder, right ear hearing loss, intermittent vertigo, intermittent hand tremors, and intermittent blackouts. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed stressors or a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder strain, a compensable rating for her right hip disability with limited flexion and right thigh impairment, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant treatment records, complete the Veteran's vocational rehabilitation folder, request information regarding in-service stressors, and schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a shoulder disability and psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and alcoholism. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder degenerative joint disease, cervical spine condition, sinus condition, and acquired psychiatric condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The appeals were remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left shoulder condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, and right knee disorders due to a lack of evidence showing current diagnoses or a link between his active service and these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the VA's failure to provide a proper examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder condition is service-connected on a direct or secondary basis. The Veteran asserts that his right shoulder sprain was caused by his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is not service connected as there was no in-service injury or disease and the current condition is unrelated to his military service. The claim for service connection is granted, but denied due to lack of a causal link between service and the current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes, type II due to herbicide exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depression, and an anxiety disorder), as well as increased ratings for right arm disabilities. The VA is instructed to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service Agent Orange exposure and schedule him for a VA examination to assess his current disability levels.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Right Shoulder Disability, Cervical Spine Disability, and Lumbar Spine Disability due to inadequate examination in the previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hand, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle conditions. The Veteran is to be provided with VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his period of active service.