Shoulder Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a right ankle disorder was dismissed because it was already granted. The veteran's claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted. Claims for left shoulder disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and headaches were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder disorders and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy because no new and relevant evidence was received.

Service connection for the veteran's back disability was granted. Other issues related to right hand, right shoulder, right wrist, and right ankle disabilities were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including lower back, knee, shoulder, neck, and asthma, was granted. However, service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis was denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis, finding that the evidence does not show it began during active duty or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an earlier effective date or higher rating for tinnitus. It remanded decisions on service connection for hernia and right shoulder disabilities.

The veteran's right shoulder disability rating was increased to 30% and service connection for headaches was granted.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis and functional impairment.

The veteran's service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome, also claimed as partial torn rotator cuff, is granted. The veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for the right shoulder condition was denied. The claims for back injury, neck condition, and left shoulder condition were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's higher rating for lumbar spine disability was granted with an effective date of May 28, 2021. All other issues were denied.

The Board remanded all issues to address a duty-to-assist error and locate missing private treatment records.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for knee conditions were denied. The appeals for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities were dismissed due to untimely filing. The appeals for bilateral shoulder disabilities and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The veteran was granted some increased ratings and effective dates for various conditions, but denied others.

The veteran's service connection for left shoulder tendinopathy, limited flexion and impairment was granted with an effective date of May 16, 2021.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis, finding that the evidence was at least evenly balanced regarding whether the condition is related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than October 6, 2021, for service connection of lumbar spine and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder condition. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine the nature and cause of the condition.