Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder, neck and arm disability due to new evidence. The claims of temporary total rating based upon convalescence following right shoulder surgery and entitlement to SMC are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability and right shoulder/arm pain, but denied both on a compensation basis due to dishonorable service during the period of ACDUTRA. The claims are reopened.

The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for a left knee condition was denied. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an effective date prior to October 14, 2014 for the grant of service connection for right shoulder degenerative joint disease with tear of superior labrum and tendinosis of the rotator cuff and long head of the biceps tendon status post arthrotomy was denied. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating for a right shoulder disability is remanded, as well as his claim for TDIU due to this issue being inextricably intertwined.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy of the median nerve.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a nexus between his current disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's GERD, right shoulder disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are all granted as service-connected. The rating for the GERD is set at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral shoulder disability, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral knee disability, and GERD due to new evidence indicating worsening symptoms since his last VA examination in February 2012. The Veteran will need to undergo additional VA examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for residuals of a right shoulder injury and residuals of a right middle finger injury. The cases are remanded to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for right elbow, left elbow, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities due to new evidence submitted. The claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and related issues due to outstanding VA treatment records, and to clarify whether any current psychiatric symptoms are related to active service or Vietnam-era stressors. The stroke claim is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD issue.

The Veteran's avascular necrosis of the right shoulder is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but not in excess of that level. The left shoulder remains rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on his service-connected lumbar spine condition, bilateral knee conditions, and pes planus was dismissed as he withdrew the claim. The appeals for tingling and numbness in the right shoulder and a respiratory disorder were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to lack of medical documentation in the Veteran's service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending claims that could impact the TDIU determination. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded until all service connection and new and material evidence issues are resolved.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for a left shoulder disability due to new and material evidence, but the issue of whether it is at least as likely as not that his preexisting condition was aggravated in service remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral shoulder and lower back pain, as well as her right knee condition due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders. The case is remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and determine appropriate disability ratings.

The Veteran's right shoulder and hip disabilities are found to be secondary to his service-connected right total knee arthroplasty. The lumbar spine disability is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing separation examination records. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional information.