Shoulder Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The other issues, including service connection for various conditions, were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The veteran withdrew the appeal in its entirety, and all claims for service connection were dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for lower back injury/spinal stenosis and dismissed the claims for right upper extremity neuropathy/carpal tunnel, left upper extremity neuropathy/carpal tunnel, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), neck injury, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition.

The appeal seeking revision or reversal of the October 10, 2013, rating decision that denied entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is dismissed. The appeals seeking revision of the October 10, 2013, rating decision that denied entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left shoulder tendonitis are also denied.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and left shoulder scar, but denied an earlier effective date for the right shoulder scar and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted service connection for a right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and increased the disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to 70 percent. The claims for major depression, anxiety condition, and other increased ratings were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left foot condition and a right shoulder condition to arrange for VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and left hip condition, but denied service connection for a right shoulder condition, hypertension, right hip condition, and skin condition with recurring callouses.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee and shoulder disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for further development and evidence gathering, including obtaining complete Social Security Administration records.

The Board remands the appeals for additional medical opinions regarding the etiologies of a left shoulder disorder and facial motor tic disorders, specifically addressing service-related incidents.

The Board denied service connection for both a left and right shoulder disability as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder tendonitis and bilateral hearing loss, as there was no current disability. The claim for major depression was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder condition and a right shoulder condition, finding no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities but denied service connection for a right knee disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinus condition, left elbow condition, bilateral foot pain, right arm pain radiating from the right shoulder into the right arm, arm numbness, and leg numbness to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for stress disorder, left shoulder condition, and gum disease. The claims for lumbosacral strain, right foot pain, left foot pain, and right shoulder condition were remanded for further development.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for the right wrist and dismissed claims for a higher rating for the right shoulder and service connection for a vision disorder.