Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for the right shoulder and right knee, but granted a 20 percent rating for the cervical strain.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that new and relevant evidence had been submitted to support the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome with lumbosacral strain and remanded several other claims related to service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a right elbow disorder and a right shoulder disorder, finding that these conditions are as likely as not related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine with cervical stenosis and osteoarthritis, but no higher.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea with asthma, while remanding several other claims for further development.

The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected colon cancer, neuropathy of both lower extremities, and residual scars status post colon cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected above elbow amputation right upper extremity and left wrist disabilities manifest with the effective loss of two upper extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder condition diagnosed as bicipital tendonitis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and an initial rating of 30 percent for sinusitis. The claims for acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for TBI and service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, and left eye conditions. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The appeal for higher ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the AOJ's failure to properly assist the Veteran in developing his claims.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatitis, right shoulder strain, sinusitis, and reactive airway disease. The claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic attacks were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis, sleep apnea, a right foot condition, and PTSD. The claim for a right shoulder condition was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depression, and a right shoulder disability due to new and relevant evidence being submitted.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the right shoulder disorder and denied a compensable rating for the right shoulder scar. The neck disorder was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for an insomnia disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities and a 10 percent disability rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's anxiety disorder, left shoulder strain, left ankle sprain, and lumbosacral strain. The claims for service connection for bilateral hip conditions were remanded, as was a claim to dismiss special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of creative organ.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for multiple conditions, including left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, asthma, hypertension, bilateral hand disability, and Hepatitis C, to include fatty liver disease.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and left wrist disabilities as well as a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.