Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand and right shoulder disability, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and dismissed appeals for left shoulder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), left knee, neck, back, and right shoulder disabilities due to untimeliness of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for post-traumatic residual pain and dysfunction of the right shoulder and right ankle to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of February 1, 2021, for the awards of service connection and secondary service connection for various disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left foot tendonitis and left shoulder pain/tear to ensure that the Veteran is afforded due process, and that there is a complete record upon which to decide his claim so that he is afforded every possible consideration.

The Board denied service connection for bone spurs, bilateral hearing loss, a low back condition, and plantar fasciitis as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a nexus to service. The claim for impingement syndrome, left shoulder, was dismissed due to lack of timely supplemental claim.

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder pain and dysfunction, as well as increased ratings for low back, left knee, and right knee pain and dysfunction based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 8, 2020, for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and granted service connection for degenerative arthritis in various joints.

The Board remands the claims for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for a right shoulder disability, as the previous VA examinations were found to be inadequate.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder and bilateral ear disorder, while remanding claims for service connection for low back, neck, right finger, left shoulder, and right shoulder disorders.

The Board remands the claim for a left shoulder disorder to obtain an addendum medical opinion that adequately addresses the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities, granting a 20 percent rating for each.

The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder based on their direct relation to the Veteran's active service. The Board also granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with bipolar I disorder.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, shoulder and knee conditions, pelvic pain, uterus issues, and a low back disability, to ensure adequate medical examinations are conducted.

The Board granted service connection for left shoulder strain and low back strain, finding the evidence was evenly balanced as to whether these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for a retrospective medical opinion to address the Veteran's right shoulder disability without the ameliorative effects of his use of pain medication.

The Board grants service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding that the evidence supports a link between the Veteran's current condition and his active service.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, right shoulder DJD, and right wrist sprain but granted a 10% rating for residuals of medial meniscus tear in the right knee. The Veteran was also awarded TDIU from February 29, 2020.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and other issues due to the prohibition against concurrent elections under 38 C.F.R. § 3.2500(b).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as anxiety. The claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities were remanded due to the need for VA examinations.