Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, allergic rhinitis, right shoulder strain, and chronic sinusitis are granted. However, the claims for right shoulder disability and chronic sinusitis need to be remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the death of the appellant, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's left shoulder injury with posterior humerus head dislocation is rated at 20 percent, and a separate rating of 20 percent for limitation in range of motion is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records, including missing service treatment and personnel records. The case will be returned for further investigation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for medical opinions regarding his heart disability, peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran is granted TDIU prior to March 9, 2015. The Board finds that referral for extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is warranted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of August 23, 2006 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board found that his service-connected disabilities have rendered him substantially unemployable since at least this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder strain and right wrist strain, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% since August 24, 2012. The left-shoulder disorder claim remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and he is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depressive disorder), right shoulder strain, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury. The claim for service connection for a rash remains pending as new evidence was received but does not establish the current condition.

The Veteran's attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity and cervical spine degenerative joint disease are granted. The Board has remanded the issues of bilateral shoulder disabilities, bilateral knee condition, and low back pain for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, bilateral foot disability, and TMJ conditions. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further clarification of the medical opinions regarding whether any currently manifested left shoulder disability was incurred in or aggravated during service, or is otherwise related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition due to new and material evidence, but the claim is still pending as it was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective from June 29, 2009. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence does not show that the disability warrants a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, right shoulder disability, lower back disability, bilateral hip disabilities, left ankle disability, and bilateral knee disabilities. The effective date of these grants is July 18, 2018. However, the TDIU claim remains pending as it was not formally filed in conjunction with other claims.

The Board has determined that new material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities. The reopened claims are granted, but the service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records related to his shoulder and knee disabilities. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder arthritis and cervical spine disorder, finding that these conditions were at least as likely as not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The issue of TDIU prior to August 15, 2011 is also remanded.