Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's athlete's foot and pityriasis versicolor were granted service connection. Service connection for chloracne, bilateral hearing loss, right hip arthritis, left hip arthritis, right shoulder disability, heart disability, mycosis fungoides, and scars are denied.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a retrospective medical opinion on the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, as VA did not obtain such an opinion in the original decision.

The Veteran's TBI and right shoulder disability were rated as appropriate based on the severity of their symptoms, but a higher rating was not granted due to lack of evidence supporting additional impairment.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left shoulder disability and surgical scar, as well as temporary total evaluations related to his shoulder surgeries. The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty-to-assist obligations.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as there was no valid Notice of Disagreement submitted in response to the October 2018 rating decision, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's SMC was reduced due to the removal of his single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent. The Board found that he is no longer in receipt of a 100 percent rating for any single service-connected disability, thus denying his appeal to restore SMC.

The Board has granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance effective August 2, 2018. The appeal seeking SMC at the housebound rate is dismissed as moot due to the award of SMC at the aid and attendance rate.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back, neck, left wrist, right wrist, right knee, and right shoulder disorders. The appeal is allowed to that extent only.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection of scarring, status post UPPP and palate operation, and right shoulder impingement syndrome. The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied as there was no prior formal or informal claim before August 6, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also established.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claims at this time.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required more than one daily insulin injection and a restricted diet. The Veteran also received a TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD, lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability, bilateral wrist disabilities (right and left), and right ankle disability have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period beginning May 1, 2020, as he has a combined disability rating of 100% due to service-connected disabilities and was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes, heart disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence received. The claims for left shoulder, lumbar spine, right foot, and left foot disorders are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and foot disorders due to a lack of a VA examination addressing whether his conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability and a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, eye disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, GAD, MDD). The case is being remanded to obtain verification of in-service stressors and to provide appropriate examinations.,Service connection will be considered if the Veteran's current condition is found to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue where the AOJ did not accept the Appellant's timely VA Form 20-0996 Higher Level Review request for review of the June 2020 decision. The AOJ should now conduct a higher level review.