Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability. The appeal is also remanded for additional examinations and rating determinations regarding his service-connected cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder instability with recurrent dislocations and mild degenerative changes, finding that the Veteran's current disability is directly related to an in-service injury. The initial rating for coronary artery disease remains remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, right knee, left knee, right foot, and left foot disabilities due to unclear evidence regarding her Reserve Service with periods of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty Training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right shoulder disabilities are denied as the evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder. The Veteran's claim is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records since November 2017 and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature of his claimed left shoulder disorder and current severity of his chronic headaches.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection and disability ratings for various conditions. The Board has found that a 30 percent rating is warranted for IBS throughout the appeal period, but other claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran is granted an annual VA clothing allowance for the year 2014 due to her use of zinc oxide, a skin medication prescribed for her service-connected chronic dermatitis.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current thoracolumbar spine, cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities and his military service. The claims for these conditions are being remanded.

The Veteran's labrum tear of the right shoulder with degenerative arthritis does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating than 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder and right knee disorders may be related to his service-connected spine disability, but additional evidence is needed for a proper determination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of tinnitus is granted. The claims for increased ratings for right shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has reopened the claims for left shoulder/arm pain, liver mass, right ear hearing loss disability, back disability, shin splints, right knee disability, sleep apnea, GERD, and PTSD. However, service connection is not granted for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability did not have its onset in service, was not related to service, and is not otherwise related to service. The evidence does not show that his current condition manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome is granted as secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.,The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine is denied because it is not related to his active service and cannot be presumed to be so related.,The Veteran's left knee disorder is denied because it is not related to his active service and cannot be presumed to be so related.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee, shoulder, and back disabilities.

This decision denies service connection for left shoulder and low back disabilities, but grants a 50% evaluation for dysthymic disorder. The Veteran's current symptoms do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.,The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses for left shoulder or low back disabilities during his appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tear is related to her service-connected dropfoot, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right and left shoulder strains have been remanded due to the need for a statement of the case (SOC). The initial compensable rating for right shoulder strain is denied, while the initial compensable rating for left shoulder strain prior to October 15, 2015, and the rating in excess of 10 percent after that date are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence. The VA must obtain SSA records, provide a medical examination, and undertake additional development as requested.