Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and right ankle condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the service connection claims for a back disorder, right shoulder, and bilateral foot disorders as additional medical evidence is needed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a left hip disability to the AOJ for further development.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and right shoulder strain, and an increased disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any left shoulder disability related to an in-service incident.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction, but denied service connection for headaches, left hand disability, left knee disability, left shoulder disability, right foot disability, right arm/shoulder disability, diabetes, and individual unemployability. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder was granted.

The Board denied service connection for right foot pain with corns, left foot pain with corns, and pain of the right shoulder. However, it granted an evaluation of 70 percent for depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, thoracolumbar spondylosis, cervical spondylosis, and both lower extremity radiculopathies as they were not incurred in or caused by his active service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 100 percent rating effective September 6, 2021, due to symptoms more nearly approximating total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the case to the AOJ for further development and adjudication of the Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his right shoulder arthroplasty.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but no higher, and dismissed the veteran's appeals for increased ratings of other service-connected conditions.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and remanded several issues for further development, while dismissing or denying service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a left ankle condition and a right shoulder condition, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied service connection for various bilateral musculoskeletal conditions and obstructive sleep apnea as they were not related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right shoulder strain, left and right hip pain, left and right knee pain, low back pain, and headaches, to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral knee, back, bilateral foot, and left shoulder disorders as further development is needed to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as a TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for a left shoulder injury was granted, while the claims for increased ratings for his left knee injuries were denied.

The appeal for service connection for a right shoulder disability was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.