Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the receipt of additional evidence.,Service connection for PFB is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for sciatica of the left and right lower extremities, as well as his cervical spine disability, headache disability, shoulder disabilities, joint pain, and sleep apnea are all remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,The Board cannot make a fully informed decision on these claims without additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a reduction in rating and TDIU due to his service-connected cervical strain with arthritis, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and inability to work. The issues are being remanded as new VA examinations are needed.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the need to determine the exact nature of the Veteran's active service, including periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is also requested to provide his complete SSA record.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder rotator cuff tears, finding that the Veteran's in-service work likely caused his current disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety with depression has been reopened and granted. The claims for service connection for a left eye disorder, peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremity, bilateral leg orthopedic disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, arthritis of the shoulders, arthritis of the neck, sinus disorder, right eye disorder (glaucoma and cataract), erectile dysfunction, and heart disorder have been denied.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and benefits have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as they are not about service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his muscle group IV shoulder and girdle muscle injury, residuals of gunshot wound to right upper chest, has been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw the issue from appeal.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to service connection for various conditions as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are granted a 50% rating, effective February 8, 2016. The appeals for increased initial ratings for left shoulder and low back conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete medical records.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of left shoulder, elbow, thigh/groin, knee, and ankle disabilities due to lack of current disability. The back and pulmonary disorder claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder condition is related to or aggravated by his service-connected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with prior remand orders and lack of a VA examination. The Veteran is asked to provide information about her right shoulder treatment, and a new VA examination will be scheduled.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for shoulder conditions, including neuralgia, are being remanded due to scheduling issues and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation of his claimed conditions by his service-connected right elbow disability. Additional VA examinations are needed, and relevant SSA records should be obtained.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left foot and right shoulder disorders due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, back, right ankle, left ankle, left foot and toes, right foot and toes, right knee, or left knee disabilities.,The evidence does not establish a nexus between any diagnosed condition and active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral shoulder conditions due to new evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.