Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's repetitive minor strain injuries to the shoulders, knees, and elbows, as well as his left shoulder injury (diagnosed as occult fracture of greater tuberosity of the humerus), are granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received after the issuance of the Statement of the Case (SOC) and requires further review by the AOJ. The claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for this additional consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate analysis of medical opinions in the September 2021 decision, specifically regarding a left shoulder disorder. The Veteran's claim is now pending for further review.

The Veteran's appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, the Board is requesting complete medical opinions with detailed rationales citing appropriate medical principles for each disability and prong of these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right shoulder and right ankle disability due to incomplete development in the prior appeal.

The Veteran's claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing records and medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right shoulder strain and tendinopathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration. The Veteran's left shoulder condition requires a new examination to assess the severity of his flare-ups. His cervical spine condition must be evaluated in relation to his service-connected left shoulder condition. An addendum opinion is needed regarding the acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as an assessment of polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's cervical spine condition needs a new examination that addresses whether it is secondary to his service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome. A new opinion on the acquired psychiatric disorder must be provided, considering the Veteran's contentions about insomnia, adjustment disorder, and depression.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder needs a new examination that addresses whether it is related to his service. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's kidney condition, claimed as kidney cancer, requires an addendum opinion addressing the relationship between his in-service stone removal and current issues. A new examination is needed for renal insufficiency and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding polyuria and hypertension.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder needs a new examination that addresses whether it occurred in service or is related to his service-connected conditions. A new opinion on polyuria and hypertension must also be provided.,The Board has remanded this issue for further development. An addendum opinion should be provided regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected shoulder condition, as well as whether it is caused by or aggravated by any other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder labrum tear and left facial nerve palsy are granted as secondary to their respective service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis, right shoulder disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea due to potential service connection based on Gulf War exposure. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete service personnel records and a need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to chronic headaches, left shoulder disorder, left hand disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated due to outstanding VA treatment records and potential TERA exposure. The claims for service connection are being remanded for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for left shoulder strain is remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and missing physical therapy records.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder bicipital tendonitis and glenohumeral joint instability as a new and material condition, based on the Veteran's credible testimony of in-service shoulder dislocation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder DJD as secondary to his service-connected RLE radiculopathy or any other lower extremity service-connected disability, finding that there is no causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his current right shoulder DJD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred in or caused by military service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including left ankle, foot, wrist, shoulder, low back, and right knee injuries. The VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a shoulder disability and a lung disability, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to support these claims.,Service connection was not granted because the medical opinions provided by VA examiners concluded that the current disabilities are not related to in-service events or diseases.