Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's request for service connection for OSA was granted, and he is now rated at 20% for his right shoulder degenerative arthritis. The TDIU rating remains in effect. The case of chronic pancreatitis has been remanded.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is currently rated at 20 percent, the minimum rating for limitation of motion at the shoulder level. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence showing forward flexion or abduction reduced below 90 degrees.

The Veteran's detached retina with decreased vision began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The appeal for an increased rating for a lumbar spine disability has been withdrawn. The appeals for the left ankle, left knee, left shoulder, and right ankle disabilities are being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various shoulder and knee conditions, increased ratings for knee disabilities, and an effective date for hearing loss. Additional evidence was added since the last rating decision but not considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and bilateral knee conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the nature, extent, and severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions. The Veteran's testimony and medical records indicate that these conditions are likely related to her periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for right shoulder, left elbow, bilateral ankle, bilateral knee, cervical spine, and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to incomplete consideration of the Veteran's credible testimony regarding in-service injuries and continued symptoms after separation from service.

The Board has found that the claims of service connection for left shoulder, left knee, and low back disabilities need to be remanded due to new evidence being added by VA. The Veteran will have an opportunity to respond with a waiver or request review by the RO.

The Board finds that the Veteran's VA Form 9 was timely filed, and thus reinstates his appeal regarding service connection for right shoulder, right knee, and bipolar disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing an addendum VA opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings are not granted, and they have been remanded to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagitis was granted service connection during his period of active service. The right shoulder disability, IVDS with cervical degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to his back condition, shoulder strains, and radiculopathies. The AOJ must issue a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied as the form 21-8940 was not returned by the Veteran within one year of being requested.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and bilateral shin splint disability, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new examination to assess the functional impairment resulting from the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability, including testing in both active and passive motion and in weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing. The examiner must provide specific measurements or explain why such measurements cannot be obtained.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left ankle, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, right ankle, sleep apnea, bilateral knee disabilities, sinusitis, and PTSD. The issues have been remanded for further development in several cases.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder surgery and sleep apnea, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his pre-existing conditions that allegedly worsened during service.