Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left shoulder strain, right knee limitation of flexion, and left knee limitation of flexion have been denied as the Veteran failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability and associated conditions do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination to address the Veteran's right shoulder disability and right ear hearing loss. The appeal is pending as the Veteran seeks service connection for his right eye disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and knee conditions are granted service connection.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder degenerative joint disease and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to issues with previous examinations and lack of consideration of lay reports regarding delayed onset hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left shoulder disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's statements and medical records indicate that his disabilities may be related to active duty, but further examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral foot disorder. The Veteran's claims for these conditions were not supported by medical evidence linking the disorders to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that this condition began during or was related to his active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder condition existed prior to service and if it was aggravated during service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of right shoulder degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine condition with sacroiliac weakness and disc disease, and left ankle sprain due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for reopening due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and right shoulder disability have been granted.,Earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings for depression disorder (70%) and lumbar spine disability (40%) are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left shoulder disability, which was secondary to a service-connected lumbar disability, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

All appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all issues.,An effective date of January 26, 2018, has been granted for a 50 percent disability evaluation for headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 24, 2018 for the grant of service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear and tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and AC joint arthrosis was denied as there were no pending claims between the last final denial in August 2010 and the current effective date January 24, 2018.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, including obtaining missing service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding when the Veteran became unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation and whether he needs aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the remand instructions were not substantially complied with, and thus the claims for service connection are being returned to the RO for further development.