Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left shoulder impingement was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, and the current 20% rating adequately reflects his symptoms.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right shoulder scar was denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801-7804.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disability, higher ratings for lichen planus and right shoulder disability, and left knee disability due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder condition is related to in-service injuries, and also whether it is secondary to her neck condition. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection is denied for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral pes planus, a bilateral achilles heel disorder, psoriatic arthritis with vasculitis, and a bilateral knee condition.

The Board dismissed appeals for higher ratings for left shoulder strain and the residuals of left knee arthroplasty. The claim for service connection for hypertension was granted, but the right shoulder disability and lumbar spine disability were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for plantar wart, right foot and a right shoulder disability have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, diverticulosis, epididymitis, hernia, and left knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and for a temporary total disability evaluation based on hospital treatment following a surgical procedure of the right shoulder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection, as her current right shoulder disability is not related to her military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left shoulder disability should be remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment information. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to inadequate examination reports and the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his previously denied claims for left knee strain, plantar and retrocalcaneal spurs of the left foot with DJD, strained calf muscle/pulled left hamstring, and a left shoulder disorder have been dismissed.,Restoration of the 10 percent rating for old healed fracture, right long finger, effective from April 1, 2017, is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder strain with carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions being related to his active service or his service-connected lumbar strain. The case was also remanded for further development regarding an increased disability evaluation for his lumbar strain.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for neck, back, and bilateral shoulder disabilities were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.,No new or material evidence has been presented that would support reopening the claims.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been granted. He was previously awarded a 30% rating for PTSD effective July 28, 2011.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and unclear employment status. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are expected to be evaluated for their impact on his ability to work, with a focus on whether his current job constitutes 'marginal' employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his left shoulder condition is not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new medical examination and opinion due to insufficient findings in the previous VA examination, which did not comply with the requirements of Correia v. McDonald (2016) and Sharp v. Shulkin (2017).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.