Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected left ankle and left knee disabilities caused or aggravated his current right shoulder disability. The case is now pending for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The right lower extremity disability claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability, including whether it was incurred in service or aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome with rotator cuff tendonitis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and labral injury, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability during active service or within one year of discharge. The Board also found that the current condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of his PTSD rating and service connection claims is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's service connection claims for various skeletal system disorders, knee disabilities, thumb disability, hand disabilities, ankle disabilities, foot disability, hip disability, and shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities, including a left shoulder disability and multiple sclerosis. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as nightmare disorder, is granted service connection.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability and left shoulder disability are both granted service connection.

The Veteran's right knee disability, diabetic retinopathy, and status post acromioclavicular separation of the right shoulder are all granted. The Veteran is now rated at 40 percent for his right shoulder condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for generalized joint disability, including right knee arthritis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral elbow condylitis, bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome, and left wrist Quervain's syndrome. The decision found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's spine, knee, shoulder, and sense of smell disabilities due to new evidence. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for a right knee disability, reflux esophagitis, head injury, dysphagia, and a left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) hearing and because some of the issues have new and material evidence.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of increased ratings for bilateral knee and right shoulder disabilities, as well as the TDIU claim due to a remote most recent examination. The Veteran will need more current examinations to assess their current level of disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus began during service and has continued since then.,The Veteran contends his left wrist disorder is related to active duty. The VA examiner opined the condition was not caused by or a result of his military service.,The Veteran contends his right wrist disorder is related to active duty. The VA examiner opined the condition was not caused by or a result of his military service.,The Veteran contends his thoracolumbar disorder is related to active duty. The VA examiner opined the condition was not caused by or a result of his military service.,The Veteran contends his right shoulder disorder is related to active duty. The VA examiner opined the condition was not caused by or a result of his military service.,The Veteran contends his TMJ disorder is related to active duty. The VA examiner opined the condition was not caused by or a result of his military service.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathies, are granted. The Veteran's right shoulder disability and right knee disability remain in dispute.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to receipt of additional VA medical evidence. The AOJ is instructed to consider this new evidence and provide notice with an opportunity to respond.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, right thumb/hand disorders, right elbow and ankle disabilities, left hip strain, neck disability, and left shoulder disability due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a stomach disorder due to chemical and/or asbestos exposure. The VA examinations did not find any current stomach disorder.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from a stomach disorder, and if so, whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions, including left thumb fracture, lumbar and cervical spine conditions, right shoulder and knee conditions, ankle and foot conditions, and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.