Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for the appeal period prior to January 18, 2021, and from March 1, 2022, to June 9, 2022.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service, and the claim for migraine headaches, low back disability, and right knee disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder conditions, but denied service connection for sinusitis. The Veteran's right and left shoulder conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis is denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial 10 percent disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is granted. The Veteran's claim for a bilateral shoulder condition remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and right heel spur disability. The claim for readjudication of service connection for vitiligo (claimed as bilateral feet loss of pigmentation) is granted.,Service connection for right hand tenosynovitis (swelling in hands) and scarring and calcification of breasts related to breast reduction are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis and a functionally impairing left shoulder disability, finding that the current disabilities are related to in-service injuries sustained during combat service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is granted with an effective date of August 5, 2021. Claims for other conditions are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 10, 2020 is granted as the left shoulder humerus impairment was incurred during his most recent period of active duty and within one year of his separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is found to be secondary to his service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities. His preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service. His right shoulder disability is considered due to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice and an inadequately supported medical opinion, requiring further review of eligibility for PCAFC benefits based on need for personal care services related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided for the Veteran's cervical and lumbosacral strains, left elbow strain, right elbow strain, and left shoulder impingement are inadequate. The Board also notes that there is no evidence of service connection for hypertension in this decision.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 12, 2021 for the award of a TDIU and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The Veteran's right shoulder disability was previously rated at 40% since June 16, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent postural perceptual dizziness related to his right eye disorder, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation despite his MBA degree and employment history. The Board granted the TDIU claim effective September 6, 2019.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his left shoulder conditions, which may affect his rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and OSA secondary to the appellant's service-connected bilateral knee, bilateral hip, and left foot disabilities.,An initial rating and effective date will be assigned by the AOJ for these newly service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment as of March 15, 2022. A TDIU was granted for this period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder strain and cervical strain were denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for left knee and shoulder disabilities due to insufficient examination findings, and TDIU is also remanded as there is insufficient information on the Veteran's last working date.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disorder and right shoulder disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of low back and right knee disabilities due to improper filing deadlines.