Shoulder Board decisions

The appeal for service connection for a cervical strain is dismissed, while the other claims are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for a right shoulder examination to determine the nature and severity of the service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a vestibular disorder. An initial rating of 10 percent was granted for right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder conditions to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for a recurrent right shoulder disability to include injury residuals due to a duty to assist error in the review of service connection.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as well as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and burial benefits due to a lack of evidence linking the Veteran's death to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for left thigh disability, left shoulder disability, and right trapezius strain based on the evidence supporting a medical nexus between each condition and the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including left and right shoulder, knee, ankle, back, and headaches, as there was no evidence of these conditions manifesting in service or within one year of separation, and they were not otherwise attributable to service.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected depressive disorder contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, and back disabilities as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, left shoulder, PTSD, migraine headaches, and sinusitis disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to service, including an in-service incident where a 24-count case of soda pop fell on his right shoulder.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, a right shoulder condition, a cervical strain, a lumbar strain, allergic rhinitis, TMJ with bruxism, ventral hernia, and ganglion cyst prior to March 24, 2020. However, it granted an initial 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus from February 7, 2021, a 30 percent rating for TMJ, and 20 percent ratings for ventral hernia and ganglion cyst.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a compensable rating for right hip extension, but granted a 10 percent rating for right hip limitation of abduction. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, left hip, and bilateral shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma, leukocytosis, and liver condition but granted reinstatement of a 40% rating for right and left knee limitations of extension effective November 1, 2024.

The appeal concerning the issues of service connection for various conditions and increased ratings was dismissed by the Veteran.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, chest strain, and multiple joint and muscle conditions, to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis of the left shoulder and right knee osteoarthritis, but granted a 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion in the right knee starting July 6, 2023, and a 20 percent rating for limitation of extension in the right knee from October 20, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hypertension, while denying service connection for asthma, COPD, chronic coughing, sinusitis, and a left shoulder scar. The decision also remanded several other issues for further consideration.