Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of a right shoulder disability, temporary 100% evaluation for lumbar spine with radiculopathy, and residuals of inguinal hernia surgery have been dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability and denied service connection for his bilateral hearing loss.

Prior to September 17, 2019, and from November 1, 2020, the Veteran received increased ratings for his left knee disorder.,From July 20, 2017, the Veteran received a higher rating for his right shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that the evidence is inadequate for adjudicative purposes and a remand is required to determine if the Veteran has a left shoulder disability, its etiology, and whether it is related to service or his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee condition, left shoulder condition, and neck condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and skin disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports regarding the Veteran's right shoulder flareups and functional loss.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of lumbar lower back, but remanded the claims for right shoulder condition and sleep apnea syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's acne, eczema, dermatitis, seborrheic keratosis, left shoulder strain and degenerative changes, and back disability manifested by pain are all granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is also granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with the right shoulder receiving a 60% rating effective July 28, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and missing treatment records. The Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident, but there are inconsistencies between his reports of symptoms and the current diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder and right shoulder, finding that these conditions are related to a traumatic injury sustained during active duty.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations and the provision of certain records are necessary to properly adjudicate the service connection claims for hip, ankle, and shoulder disabilities. The cases are being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine and right shoulder disorders were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The Board found that the current diagnoses are unrelated to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is also not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder. The Veteran's testimony indicates ongoing pain from his service-connected conditions contributing to depression.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for her right shoulder disability was denied due to her failure to report for a necessary VA examination without providing good cause.

Your claims for service connection for disabilities of your bilateral shoulders and right elbow have been granted. However, the Board has dismissed these appeals as they are no longer relevant due to the grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder arthritis, left knee disability, and a muscle disorder (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) due to insufficient evidence in the VA examinations provided. The Veteran is also seeking higher ratings for his lumbar strain, right knee osteoarthritis, and migraine headaches.