Shoulder Board decisions

Service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and left hip disabilities has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left and right elbow disabilities, as well as left and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20% for his left shoulder disability, stating that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and various effective date claims. However, it granted a restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for right index finger scar and a 10 percent disability rating for left knee disability with flexion limitation.

The veteran withdrew their appeal for higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol abuse, right shoulder disability, and right wrist disability. The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board granted readjudication for several conditions due to new and relevant evidence. Some claims were denied, and others were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other disabilities. The Board found that further medical opinions are needed.

The Board denied higher ratings for several conditions but remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus condition but remanded the claims for right shoulder, right elbow, and right wrist conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for neck, shoulder, headache, and leg disabilities. The Board found that a VA examination was warranted but not yet provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to his service-connected conditions, with obesity as an intermediate step, is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was dismissed because the condition was already granted. The claim for lower back pain was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding proposed reductions in disability ratings for the veteran's right humerus, right scapula/clavicle, and left knee instability due to procedural defects. The Board remanded all other issues related to increased ratings and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy were denied. The claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, and right shoulder disability were also denied. However, the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of injury to the left shoulder and remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of injury to the left knee. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The appeal for service connection of left shoulder impingement syndrome is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a cervical spine disorder and right shoulder disorder. The Board needs more evidence, including outstanding VA treatment records and adequate medical opinions.