Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including liver disability, kidney disability, temporomandibular disorder, right hip disability, left hip disability, and left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current diagnoses or evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluation considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the rating decision, and no good cause for extension was presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate examination addressing all diagnosed conditions, including right shoulder strain, bicipital tendonitis, and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hiatal hernia, deviated septum, left shoulder condition, umbilical hernia, and left upper extremity radiculopathy as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claimed anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, back disability, neck disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability are not related to his military service.,An initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an opinion regarding direct service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder condition. The Veteran seeks service connection based on his in-service injury during PT.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection of lumbar spine, cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition and left shoulder strain, but denied right shoulder strain.,Service connection is established for these conditions on the basis of direct evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right ankle degenerative arthritis, left and right knee degenerative arthritis, left shoulder impingement syndrome and degenerative arthritis, and sleep apnea.,Service connection is established based on the Veteran's credible reports of symptoms during service and continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from October 27, 2020, and he was previously rated at 60% for his right shoulder disability. The effective date of the TDIU remains August 29, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, but has remanded the issue of service connection for his low back disability due to a lack of medical opinion and examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA were granted effective January 3, 2020. The Board found the Veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected left and right shoulders, knees, and back conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and bursitis (right shoulder) disability, as well as lumbosacral strain. The Veteran's left pinky finger status post fracture is denied an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and other service-connected conditions have been granted. Claims for tension headaches, costochondritis, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, bilateral shoulder disorders, ED, keloids, left hip disorder, ulcers, vision disorder, bilateral wrist disorders, cervical spine disorder, lumbosacral spine disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorder other than ulcer have been denied. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher initial disability rating for his left shoulder disability were both denied. The appeal is dismissed as the Board has already adjudicated these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and a compensable rating have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, a right shoulder disorder, erectile dysfunction, and cardiovascular and kidney disorders. The appeals were dismissed as there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including a lack of VA examinations and opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain verification of garrison exposure and provide the Veteran with VA examinations and opinions considering toxic exposure risk activities.