Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his left shoulder disorder. The Board found no evidence to support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left elbow bursitis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he failed to provide the necessary employment information and did not report for scheduled VA examinations, leading to his abandonment of the claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, low back, and right knee disabilities due to new evidence showing possible in-service onset of symptoms.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss disability as it meets the definition of a present disability under VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was caused by fear of hostile military activity during service. The right shoulder and bilateral elbow disabilities are denied due to lack of evidence showing in-service injury or manifestation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD warranted a TDIU rating, and his other service-connected disabilities combined to more than 60 percent. The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the December 2010 rating decision that failed to award SMC at the (s) rate due to CUE.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder impingement and TMJ dysfunction. The remaining issues are related to elbow, hand, hip, knee disabilities that need further examination.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain and PTSD are rated at 20 percent, but the rating for PTSD is denied as it does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's right shoulder scar was initially denied a compensable rating prior to August 2, 2017. A 10 percent rating is granted beginning on that date.,Service connection for heart disorder and bilateral wrist disorders are remanded due to outstanding records.,Right shoulder disability and cervical spine disability ratings are remanded as the Veteran's symptoms have worsened since his last examination in 2014.,Lumbar spine disability rating is remanded as the Veteran's range of motion has worsened since his last VA examination in 2014.,Bilateral foot disabilities and PFB of the face and upper neck are remanded due to outstanding treatment records. Migraine headaches are also remanded for a new examination.,,,

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining updated VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's neck, left knee, bilateral shoulder, right knee, and psychiatric disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to various joint and musculoskeletal issues as well as tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, lactose intolerance, prostate cancer, and its residuals. The Veteran's service in the Persian Gulf is noted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, cervical spine, occipital nerve, and headache disorders due to a lack of adequate medical examination.

The Board has found that an effective date prior to February 26, 2014, for the grant of a 10 percent rating for right knee derangement is not warranted. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and right knee are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, throat cancer, and baroreflex failure have been granted. The right shoulder claim is remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The throat cancer claim was denied as there was no evidence linking it to service or Agent Orange exposure. The baroreflex failure claim was also denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including right shoulder strain, ankle and knee disabilities, back disability, and hypertension. The case will be remanded to obtain new VA examinations and opinions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of various disabilities and to obtain relevant VA treatment records. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the Veteran's dishonorable discharge from active military service. The tinnitus claim is granted, but other conditions are being remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a bilateral shoulder condition. A new examination is needed to determine if there is any functional impairment and whether it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder and left wrist disabilities, finding that the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The issues of service connection for a left shoulder disorder secondary to his right shoulder disability, and an increased rating for his right shoulder disability are both being addressed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, increased ratings for shoulder and ankle disabilities, asthma, and scars are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection. The TDIU claim is also remanded.