Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and denied increased ratings for left acromioclavicular separation with degenerative arthritis and scar, left shoulder, s/p arthroscopic surgery.

The Board granted readjudication of six service connection claims based on new and relevant evidence, including hearing testimony and a nexus statement from Dr. Townsend. All six claims were remanded for further development, including obtaining incomplete service treatment records, VA treatment records, private medical records, and adequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding that the evidence supports a nexus between the current disability and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, right knee, left knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The appeal with respect to service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to the grant of service connection by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) in September 2023. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and remanded claims for left knee pain and a psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disability and a 20 percent rating for a right shoulder disability, but remanded the claims for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder trapezius strain and external hemorrhoids, as well as service connection for lupus.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current right shoulder disorder.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to provide an adequate opinion and rationale regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder strain.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability at any time during the appeal period.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for right shoulder, right finger, and left hand disabilities due to new evidence, but denied the claim for a dental disability. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected disabilities and eligibility for Class IV dental treatment purposes.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the Veteran had disabling hearing loss as set forth by VA regulations during the period on appeal.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but denied increased ratings for right knee strain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and left varicocele. The claim for special monthly compensation was also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and back disability as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the range of motion limitations and other factors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, a left shoulder condition, and a cyst condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a rating increase due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including right hip disorder, genitourinary disorders, loss of sense of smell, and others, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.