Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal requires further examination and review to determine if he sustained additional disability as a result of his June 2010 surgery, and whether such disability was caused by VA care. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for a right eye disability, but the issue of service connection for a right shoulder condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury is granted as the evidence shows that his current condition is related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected scar, status post lipoma removal, upper back and right shoulder disability is granted a 10 percent rating prior to July 19, 2017.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted service connection effective December 5, 2011. The claim for left big toe amputation compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied due to lack of evidence showing negligence or fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's heart condition, vision loss, back conditions, lower extremity radiculopathy, cervical spinal stenosis, right hip condition, kidney failure, arthritis, fibromyalgia, shoulder pain, varicose veins, carpal tunnel syndrome, and restless leg syndrome are all related to service exposure to hazardous chemicals. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination for each issue.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and mild recurrent major depressive disorder, with moderate generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder are all related to service exposure to hazardous chemicals. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination for each issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury with memory loss is denied as he does not have such residuals. The claims for PTSD, right shoulder disability, bilateral knee disability, thoracic spine scoliosis (claimed as trauma to the spine), and left ear hearing loss are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for compensable initial ratings for various service-connected disabilities have been denied. The Board has remanded several of the issues for further evaluation, including those related to arthritis and wrist conditions.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder and right shoulder disorders, as well as a left knee disorder. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unverified periods of active duty. The appellant must provide additional evidence, including treatment records from her private doctors.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left shoulder fracture, right shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder arthritis and prostate cancer due to insufficient medical opinions and potential verification of Vietnam exposure.

The Veteran's right shoulder fracture is rated as noncompensable from February 6, 2014 to April 30, 2018 and 20 percent since April 30, 2018. The Board found no evidence of limitation of motion at the shoulder level or dislocation, malunion, or nonunion of the clavicle or scapula.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his left shoulder disability was not incurred during active duty, and is considered a work-related injury.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, left shoulder strain, left trapezius strain, degenerative disc disease (DDD), lumbar spine, generalized pain disorder, hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), acute sinusitis, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.,The Board found that there was no medical evidence showing a direct link between any of these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including right wrist, left wrist, right knee, left knee, right shoulder, and foot conditions. The VA is instructed to obtain medical records from Drs. C.A., D.G., and Occupational Health Cape Fear. Additionally, a new examination is required to determine if the Veteran has current diagnoses of these conditions and whether they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for TBI residuals, cervical spine condition, and left shoulder condition due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a fracture of the 5th lumbar vertebra was denied as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the right hip and sacroiliac joint was denied because there is no evidence showing limitation of motion to less than 20 degrees in flexion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The appeal regarding initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is also denied.