Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's requests for higher ratings for several conditions, including foot and shoulder issues, scars, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions were mostly denied. However, the claims for allergic rhinitis and asthma were remanded for further consideration.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) to ensure proper evaluation and consideration. The Veteran's FSAD is alleged to be secondary to a service-connected left shoulder rotator cuff disability.

Service connection for the veteran's left knee, right knee, left shoulder, and right shoulder conditions was denied because there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 26, 2020. The decision was based on evidence showing the veteran could perform sedentary work and was gainfully employed until October 31, 2014.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other claims are remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran did not file a notice of disagreement within one year of the rating decision, and good cause for an extension was not shown.

Service connection for tinnitus is denied. The claims for an increased rating for GERD and service connection for right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, left hip disorder, ED, and a right hip disorder are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for back, neck, and right shoulder disabilities due to lack of evidence of a current disability.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis of the spine, lipoma, and right knee osteoarthritis.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher disability rating for the veteran's right shoulder condition. The VA needs to conduct another examination to assess the severity of the condition.

The VA denied higher ratings for several conditions but granted a separate 10% rating for hallux valgus and 40% ratings for radiculopathy in both lower extremities starting from March 20, 2020. TDIU was also granted from the same date.,,,,,,,,The VA did not find new and relevant evidence to reopen claims for hypertension, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss.,,,,

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder condition, stating there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for both right and left shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, stating that the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent have not been met.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, bilateral hearing loss, and both ankles and shoulders were denied. The claims for cervical strain and right knee strain were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for right shoulder scars and service connection for left shoulder issues secondary to the right shoulder. The claim for erectile dysfunction was dismissed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, bilateral shin disability, bilateral foot disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral wrist disability were denied. The claims for migraine headaches and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of cervical strain, left shoulder strain and right shoulder condition was dismissed because the veteran requested withdrawal.

The appeal for service connection of a right shoulder injury is remanded to ensure all necessary evidence is considered.