Shoulder Board decisions

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 26, 2018, for the 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD and denied a higher rating during that period. Other claims were either denied or did not result in a compensable rating.

The appeal for service connection for a right shoulder disability is dismissed as it has been previously decided and the issue is moot.

The Board granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection for cubital tunnel syndrome, but denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and trapezius myalgia.

The Board granted increased ratings and earlier effective dates for several service-connected conditions, but denied an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including a left shoulder disability, bilateral pes planus, right eye retinal detachment, herpes viral keratitis, and left eyelid edema.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including TBI, psychiatric disabilities, cervical and lumbar spine issues, knee strains, shoulder and wrist conditions, and a ventral hernia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and the current presence of related disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and bilateral hip, knee, and shoulder conditions.

The Board granted service connection for left elbow osteoarthritis, right elbow osteoarthritis, and right shoulder torn rotator cuff as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder tendonitis with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis. The rating was restored from 20% to 30%, and a 40% disability rating for the right shoulder condition was granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the entire skeletal system (other than cervical spine, right shoulder, bilateral hands, and left foot), a left knee condition (other than arthritis), and other specific joints. The claims were not granted.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip strain and a left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her in-service symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including cervical strain, left and right forearm nerve pain, bilateral shoulder disabilities, low back disability, and other related conditions.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left shoulder and left knee disabilities, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial evaluation of various conditions as the December 2021 VA Form 10182 was not filed timely.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and lower back disability to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied readjudication of the right shoulder disability claim, granted readjudication of the acquired psychiatric disorder claim, and denied earlier effective dates for back, knee, and radiculopathy claims as well as increased ratings for various disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding that the evidence supports the claim that the Veteran's current right shoulder condition began during active military service and continued after separation.

The Board granted service connection for right and left knee, left elbow, and left shoulder disabilities as manifestations of an undiagnosed illness due to the Veteran's Persian Gulf War service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a failure to obtain necessary private treatment records.