Shoulder Board decisions

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for shoulder and back conditions was denied, but a 10% rating for plantar fasciitis was granted effective February 16, 2023.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine, cervical spine, left shoulder, and head injury disabilities due to VA's failure to notify the veteran of scheduled examinations.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of multiple disabilities, including left and right knee, ankle, shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities. The Board found that prior medical opinions were inadequate and required further development.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of right and left shoulder disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will receive further development.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for left shoulder disability was denied, but service connection for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder joint was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine, right knee, left arm/shoulder, and right arm/shoulder disabilities due to insufficient evidence and non-compliance with previous directives.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's right shoulder degenerative joint disease with recurrent subluxation, stating that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple disabilities, including shoulder, lumbar spine, hip, and knee issues. The VA examinations were deemed inadequate due to inaccuracies and inconsistencies.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder disability. The Board found that the medical opinions on file were inadequate and required a new VA medical opinion.

Service connection for glucose intolerance, left leg disorder, right leg disorder, foot rash, neck disorder, peripheral artery disease, GERD, and headache disorder is denied. Service connection for groin rash is granted. Increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, surgical scars, and prostatitis is denied. Initial rating of 10% for hypertension and 20% for benign prostatic hyperplasia is granted. Effective date for 20% rating for benign prostatic hyperplasia is April 14, 2023.,The Board remanded the effective date prior to August 10, 2022 for service connection for hypertension based on a theory other than presumptive under the PACT Act. The Board also remanded claims for right knee disorder, right hip disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remanded the veteran's appeal to address issues related to the effective date and rating increase for left shoulder degenerative arthritis.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hip, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities. The Board will consider new evidence submitted within 90 days from receipt of VA Form 10182.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions were denied. The claim for anemia was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral shoulder conditions, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy. The veteran will undergo further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, hypercholesterolemia / hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and right ear hearing loss was denied. The veteran's claim for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was granted. Claims for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, auditory processing disorder (APD), and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, psychiatric disability, and various other disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and higher ratings for tinnitus, PFB, PTSD, and knee disabilities. It granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee extension limitations as of January 9, 2020. The claims for intertrigo, gastrointestinal disorders, TDIU, and an earlier effective date for DEA were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and increased ratings.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for right shoulder conditions, citing errors in the adjudication process.