Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for right shoulder, wrist, and knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the submission of outstanding medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for motor tic disorder and left shoulder stiffness, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and service. The appeals were dismissed as the Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to establish a direct relationship.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and neck condition have been denied as service connection due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is no indication in the STRs or subsequent medical records that the Veteran experienced any shoulder or neck injuries during active duty. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions based on the absence of documented complaints and findings related to these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the issue of service connection for a left shoulder disability as there are no remaining questions to be resolved.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left eye conjunctivitis is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for a right shoulder disability was improper, and therefore restored service connection.

The Veteran's claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the October 2002 rating decision that granted service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome with resection, distal clavicle and assigned an initial evaluation of 10 percent is dismissed because the October 2002 decision was subsumed by a later Board decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right elbow, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities, as well as his sleep apnea, left knee condition, and right knee condition. The decisions are based on direct evidence of in-service injury and current disability.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for lumbar spine, cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, right elbow, and left elbow disorders due to additional studies provided by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is at least as likely as not proximately due to, or the result of his service-connected back disability. Therefore, service connection for a right shoulder disability on secondary basis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability and her in-service injury. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left shoulder condition, which she claims was caused by an incident during active duty when she fell overboard from her ship.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability. The decision is final as the Veteran's claims are no longer before the Board.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a left knee disability, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left shoulder disability.,A VA examination is needed to determine the likely etiology of the claimed left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for right shoulder, bilateral elbow, left hip, right knee, left groin, and neck disabilities due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran should be afforded Gulf War examinations and VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for an effective date prior to April 27, 2018, for the grant of service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disorder, and other disabilities. The claims are pending further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an adequate opinion regarding secondary service connection for a left ankle disorder. The Veteran's right shoulder disorder is denied as not incurred in or related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete compliance with previous directives and additional VA examinations are needed.

The Veteran's right 4th finger disability and degenerative arthritis in the right shoulder are not rated higher, but he is granted a TDIU since December 1, 2023. The service connection for traumatic brain injury remains remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a heart disability and secondary conditions related to those disabilities, need further review due to insufficient evidence in some cases.