Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of an armpit rash and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to his withdrawal of these claims prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot, low back, and right shoulder disabilities due to new evidence submitted within one year of the August 2014 rating decision. However, the claims remain denied as there is no new and material evidence to support reopening of the original service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disability due to new and material evidence. However, the claims for right knee and back disabilities remain denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and right thumb disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's TMJ disability is granted as service-connected. The claims for chest pain, right wrist disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder condition and left ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence supports these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left shoulder disability, hydrocele, left testicle, and dermatitis claimed as rash on the left thigh due to potential new evidence or increased severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal cancer, right knee and back disabilities, and right shoulder disability due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has decided that a right shoulder condition, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is not currently granted. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current shoulder conditions and his in-service diving activities.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and joint pain (knees and shoulders), but has remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder.,Service connection is sought for a psychiatric disorder, with the Veteran alleging that his current condition may have not been formally diagnosed during service.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, back, hip, knee, and foot disabilities, as well as a psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for PVD of the bilateral lower extremities, lumbar back condition, left shoulder condition (to include numbness and tingling in the arm), and DJD of the right knee as these conditions were not shown to be related to military service or due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in multiple joint disorders and obstructive sleep apnea have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right knee, lower back, and neck disabilities. The Veteran's claim for a left foot disability was granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus has been granted, as it is presumed incurred in service. The Veteran's claims for a left shoulder disability and psoriasis have been remanded.

The Board is remanding the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to inadequate examination findings, inextricably intertwined issues, and need for further development of medical evidence.,The Board is also remanding the claim for TDIU as it is derivative of other claims currently before the Board.,All relevant treatment records must be obtained, including private records not already obtained.

The appeals for service connection and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's acquired cervical spine disability, chest pains and/or thoracic outlet syndrome, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service connected.,Service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the May 2017 VA examination report.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine conditions due to inadequate VA examinations. Additional records are needed, including service treatment records from motor vehicle accidents in service, and new examinations and opinions are required.