Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder arthritis and gunshot wound residuals. The specific reasons for remand are not provided in this decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and right ankle arthritis, as well as his claim for bilateral plantar fascial fibromatosis due to a lack of VA examination records. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to attend examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (adjustment-like disorder) are remanded.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as previous examinations did not comply with regulations regarding range of motion testing.

The Board has remanded five service connection claims and one claim for TDIU due to the need for clarification of service dates, additional examination, and further development. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities may affect his ability to work.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability. The rating for the right shoulder disability remains at 20%.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's left shoulder condition is associated with his right shoulder strain, and erectile dysfunction may be related to his prescribed medications.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder labral tear, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been received. The claims for increased ratings for ankylosing spondylitis, right hip arthritis, and costochondritis were remanded. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand injury and remanded the issues of service connection for his right knee condition, bilateral foot condition, left eye condition (iris sphincter tear), and left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has worsened since her last VA examination in May 2014, and a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the claimed conditions and set the effective date to October 1, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a stroke is granted. Ratings are granted for instability and arthritis in the right knee, as well as increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran also receives TDIU benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist, shoulder, and elbow disabilities due to inadequate VA examination and lack of clear and unmistakable evidence regarding pre-service conditions.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent from December 5, 2013. The right shoulder disability remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff surgery resulted in a temporary total disability rating based on convalescence from January 4, 2012 to March 1, 2012.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, and the gunshot wound residuals are remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, bilateral knee disability, TBI, and pes planus due to lack of current diagnoses. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete records. The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disabilities, including degenerative joint disease and impingement, need to be re-evaluated with a new examination. Additionally, the issue of service connection for urinary bladder cancer requires issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).