Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder as there was no medical evidence linking the current condition to service, and the Veteran did not show continuity of symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional medical evidence being added, and it is unclear if any of these conditions are related to service or not. The Veteran's left shoulder condition and PTSD have been rated based on their current severity without a higher rating possible at this time.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder and right elbow conditions as secondary to his service-connected right knee condition.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the appellant's service connection claims, including left shoulder disability and sleep apnea. The right shoulder strain claim is also being remanded for additional evidence and a new examination. The PTSD rating and TDIU claims are inextricably intertwined with these other issues.

The Board has dismissed all effective date claims as there are no pending issues of service connection or rating.

Service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The appeals for increased rating for right lower extremity neuropathy, earlier effective date for left lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for shoulder disabilities are dismissed. Service connection for shoulder disabilities is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of hypertension, left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder strain, right lateral epicondylitis, right ankle strain, upper airway resistance syndrome, and PTSD prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to an in-service injury or event.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and heart disorder due to incomplete verification of her service dates, lack of STRs and SPRs associated with all periods of service, and inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's left shoulder tendonitis and jaw paresthesia have been rated at their maximum allowable levels, with no further increase in rating being granted.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis and remanded the issue of service connection for lower back disability.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for metastatic cancer to the head and neck, but has remanded both the original claim and the new claim for right shoulder bone cancer due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the rating claims for left and right shoulder strain, rotator cuff tendonitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of his address.

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, low back disability, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity as there was no evidence to support that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of arthritis of the right shoulder before a decision was made by the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his bilateral knee, leg, and shoulder conditions. The VA is instructed to obtain new examinations by qualified medical professionals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot neurological disability, right shoulder disability, and tinnitus due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations.