Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 100% from November 1, 2011 to February 1, 2012. From January 13, 2015 to November 5, 2015, and from March 1, 2016 to January 18, 2018, the Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 60%. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disorder was rated at 30% prior to August 9, 2010. From August 9, 2010, the Veteran's GERD was rated at 40%. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20% prior to July 13, 2010 and at 40% thereafter. The Veteran's right humerus condition, residuals of a right shoulder dislocation with degenerative arthritis (DA), and bilateral knee conditions were all rated at 20%. SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral foot, and left knee conditions. However, these claims are still remanded as new VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, but remanded the claims for right foot and left knee disabilities due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and incomplete medical records. The issues include back, neck, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral knee disabilities as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's left shoulder condition, including osteoarthritis and separation of the AC joint, has been rated at 20 percent since service connection in February 2017. The VA examiner found that a remand is necessary to assess the current severity of his symptoms due to potential flare-ups not being captured during the examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right upper extremity peripheral nerve, and left upper extremity peripheral nerve disabilities. The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these conditions were incurred during active duty service.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities, as well as bilateral foot disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service or secondary to her service-connected lumbar spine disability.,There is no persuasive medical evidence linking the appellant’s current diagnoses of right and left shoulder strains, right and left knee osteoarthritis, and right and left foot degenerative arthritis and heel spurs to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for neck and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and shoulder disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a 70% disability rating for PTSD. The right wrist scar issue was denied, but the TDIU claim due to PTSD alone has been granted.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder condition, and eating disorder due to service-connected PTSD. The remaining issues of upper left extremity disability (due to a service-connected left shoulder), tension headaches, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, cognitive conditions, thrombocytopenia, tinnitus, hypertension, foot conditions, knee conditions, and shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claims for left-ear hearing loss and right-ear hearing loss have been granted. Claims for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, low back disorder, and acquired mental disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the veteran's TDIU claim since November 20, 2008. The case is remanded for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to November 20, 2008.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, residuals of frostbite in the left ear, and residuals of frostbite in the right ear. However, these claims are still being remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if any of these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including private medical records and a statement from her primary care physician. The Veteran's service connection claims are related to her duties as a cargo handler in the Air Force Reserve.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities are related to service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a sleep disorder (including sleep apnea) is remanded due to potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability, is remanded due to potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a back condition is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a left shoulder condition is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a right shoulder condition is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a left ankle condition is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a right ankle condition is remanded due to lack of in-service evidence and potential TERA exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left leg, right leg, right shoulder, and back disabilities, all of which are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left shoulder surgical scar, finding that it did not meet the criteria under Diagnostic Codes 7802, 7801, or 7805.