Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed as the issue was fully granted in a previous rating decision. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and right shoulder condition are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hearing loss, left ankle collateral ligament sprain, left lower extremity sciatic nerve pain, left shoulder glenohumeral joint and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, myopia and retinal hole lattice degeneration (claimed as bilateral eye retina problems, thinning, and vision decrease), right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right knee strain, right lower extremity sciatic nerve pain, right shoulder glenohumeral joint and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, a severe stomach and colon condition, fibromyalgia, steatohepatitis, vertigo and balance issues, and flat feet; and entitlement to increased evaluations for lumbosacral strain, GERD, left knee strain, restrictive lung disease, allergic rhinitis, PB, a skin rash, and tension headaches. The Veteran was also remanded for VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood and tinnitus.

The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for a left shoulder scar, back scar, and stomach scar is granted. The appeals to reopen the claims for service connection for back and stomach scars are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining necessary service treatment records, specifically the Veteran's discharge Report of Medical History. The claim will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence indicating current TBI, headaches, chest pain, right shoulder condition, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities. The issues will be addressed with additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports and lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to bilateral hand-twitching, tinnitus, or PTSD that would warrant an increase in rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on her PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right shoulder, bilateral knees, and migraine headaches have been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for a lymph node disability (claimed as neck ulcer) is remanded. The claim of service connection for migraine headaches is also remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that his current condition is related to two motor vehicle accidents he was involved in during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, left hip, right hip, and left shoulder disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine disability with bilateral intervertebral disc syndrome, left shoulder rotator cuff injury, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess current severity.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the VA examination used for the August 2021 decision. The Veteran's right shoulder condition needs to be re-evaluated with an adequate examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's left hip, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities, as well as her headaches, are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or causation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development and lack of VA medical opinions. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and right shoulder disorder are still under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for low back, left shoulder, and headache disabilities due to a lack of documentation in the service treatment records (STRs) and no current diagnosis. The Veteran contends that he was treated for these conditions during service and currently suffers from them.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted due to presumed exposure during service in Thailand. The claims for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, right knee ACL tear and meniscus degenerative changes, depression, lumbar spine degenerative changes with lordosis, and right shoulder acromioclavicular joint impingement with mild tendinopathy are denied.,The Veteran was granted presumptive service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II under the PACT Act. The claims for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, right knee ACL tear and meniscus degenerative changes, depression, lumbar spine degenerative changes with lordosis, and right shoulder acromioclavicular joint impingement with mild tendinopathy remain denied.

Your claim for service connection for glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis of the left shoulder has been resolved in your favor with a grant of benefits effective November 21, 2019. As all requested benefits have already been granted, this appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings due to CUE in multiple rating decisions. The Board finds that the RO did not address all theories of CUE, specifically regarding receipt of new and relevant service department records submitted by the Veteran in 2018.

The Veteran's hip and shoulder disabilities are being remanded for additional evaluations to determine their current severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities, as well as a menstrual disability. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.