Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, a back disability, and a right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and right wrist disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's initial rating for left shoulder calcific tendonitis and scapular enchondroma is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities due to incomplete records of his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his current shoulder disabilities are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbosacral, and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The claim for a compensable evaluation for sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand five issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative arthritis of various joints and peripheral neuropathy/radiculopathy. These include shoulder, spine, hip, knee conditions as well as bilateral lower extremity conditions.

The Board has referred the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disorder to the AOJ. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA examination and an addendum opinion from an orthopedic surgeon.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with left arm sprain, finding that there was no evidence prior to August 25, 2014 of a formal or informal claim for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including right shoulder, left wrist, left leg, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and facial disabilities. The Veteran's claims for myofascial pain syndrome (right pectoral muscle), right foot disability (right great toe), nasal disability, hemorrhoids, mole on the outside of his right knee, and bruxism are pending.

The Veteran's spouse is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on her need for aid and attendance due to physical limitations including chronic back pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral carpal tunnel.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his left shoulder condition is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and determine if Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits are affecting this case.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances due to the use of a wheelchair, medication for a skin disorder, and wrist braces. The reasons include that none of these conditions are service-connected, or if they were, their use does not benefit other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records not being obtained. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization forms for any private treatment records from Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Winter Haven Hospital.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities of psoriasis vulgaris, psoriatic arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and psoriatic arthritis of the cervical spine, hands, feet, elbows, wrists, ankles, and shoulders render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. After considering all evidence, including reasonable doubt, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher disability rating for her left shoulder and bilateral foot disabilities prior to April 7, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support granting a compensable rating for the left shoulder disability or a rating exceeding 30 percent for the bilateral foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck, shoulder, right-hand, knee, foot, and ankle disabilities are not properly adjudicated due to inadequate medical opinions provided by VA examiners. The Board therefore remands these issues for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran served in combat and if so, what injuries he sustained. The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being reviewed again for proper service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The Veteran's symptoms related to his claimed conditions have not been evaluated in a recent VA examination, so additional examinations are needed.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.