Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate is granted since February 28, 2017 due to having a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted service connection. The issue of secondary service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome to include as secondary to service-connected IBS is remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including right shoulder, back, neck, and psychiatric conditions. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if any of the service-connected disabilities are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder condition and PTSD, finding that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder condition, bilateral tinnitus, and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome, and spinal fusion due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional examinations.

The Veteran's internal derangement left shoulder with arthritis and ankylosis, along with other service-connected conditions, has resulted in significant functional impairment. The Board finds the evidence insufficient to grant a higher rating prior to January 5, 2012, and greater than 30 percent beginning January 5, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability is reopened.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the cervical spine, is reopened.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression, is reopened. The Veteran was granted entitlement to service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted. However, the appeals for other conditions remain pending as they require further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. Additional evidence and a new examination are needed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the left shoulder disability and sleep apnea. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for private treatment records, and a VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left shoulder and left knee disabilities have increased in severity since the last VA examination. The Veteran is being asked to provide updated medical records and undergo further examinations.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine disabilities as there was no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, but denied service connection for right shoulder disorder and headaches and dizziness.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection of the claimed conditions. The issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability. The issues of service connection for the left thumb and index finger disability, and the left foot disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right shoulder disability, low back disability, and left eye disability due to a lack of medical opinions regarding their onset in service or relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hand condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability. The rating assigned is 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is also being remanded as he has not been evaluated by VA regarding this condition.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the initial rating for tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis to award a higher schedular evaluation. The issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, CFS, headaches, CTS, restless leg syndrome, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.