Shoulder Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for a right hip condition, a right shoulder condition, and a right wrist condition, all related to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 2, 2022, but not earlier, for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted. The claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and bilateral knee disabilities are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, TMJ, cervical strain, and others, to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to a duty to assist error in the prior VA examination.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of proper notice and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back and right shoulder disability as further development is needed to obtain complete service personnel and treatment records, and an examination with medical nexus opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating in excess of 20 percent for a right shoulder condition, to include residuals of a right shoulder surgery, due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for further development of evidence, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability due to an incomplete record and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU from December 3, 2020, and denied service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease other than IVDS and remanded the claims for left shoulder degenerative arthritis, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, a bilateral ankle disorder, and a bilateral finger disorder.

The appeal regarding the eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees is remanded for corrective notice due to errors in the May 2024 fee decision.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while all other claims for service connection were denied.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, as well as a TDIU claim, due to the need for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypertension and denied service connection for degenerative arthritis and spondylosis of the lumbar spine. The issue regarding muscle pain, including pain of the neck, left trapezius, and left shoulder, was remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and unclear evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder and right knee conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various bilateral conditions due to a need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board granted service connection for chronic left shoulder strain, finding that the condition began during active service and is supported by a positive medical nexus opinion.

The Board denied increased ratings for cervical strain, lumbar spine osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, and degenerative joint disease of both knees. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for a right shoulder disability and migraine headaches to obtain additional medical opinions.