Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for entitlement to an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disorder, as there was no evidence of limitation of motion of the arm to midway between side and shoulder level or worse.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no causal relationship to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and shoulder disabilities due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board remands the claims for new etiology opinions to address whether the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disability and right ankle disability are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder, right knee, cervical spine, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities as there was no evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The appeal for service connection for a left shoulder condition and sleep disorder condition was dismissed due to procedural defects, while other issues were remanded for further review.

The Board remands the claims for readjudication due to new evidence received after the July 2017 denial.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions, including a colon condition, bilateral shoulder condition, right hip condition, and neck condition. The claims for left wrist, left-hand, right-hand, and asbestosis were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial ratings due to a duty to assist error in failing to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc disease, lumbar spine and glenohumeral joint dislocation, intraosseous nodule of the base of the humeral head/upper humeral metaphysis and degenerative changes, left shoulder to schedule a new VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as right and left shoulder disorders, to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn and dismissed by the Veteran's representative prior to the requested hearing, as the Veteran was satisfied with his current ratings.

The Board granted service connection for left and right ankle strain but denied a higher disability rating for insomnia disorder.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various degenerative arthritic conditions of multiple joints and the lower back, as additional evidence is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or service connection.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct duty to assist errors, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and sinusitis due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left hip, left knee, left shoulder, lumbar spine, and left lower extremity nerve disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection for right knee strain was granted, while his claim for bilateral hearing loss and increased rating of PTSD prior to June 19, 2023, were also granted. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, left ankle disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), all as secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected conditions. The Board also granted a 20 percent rating for right ankle arthritis.