Shoulder Board decisions

An effective date of February 24, 2010, but no earlier, for a 20% rating for posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder is granted.,Effective from August 23, 2021, a separate 10% rating for right shoulder malunion of the clavicle or scapula is granted.,An effective date of February 27, 2009, but no earlier, for a 20% rating for left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis is granted.,As of December 12, 2020, a separate 10% rating for residuals of left knee strain with limitation of extension is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.,Service connection was also granted for a right shoulder condition, with the Board finding it is related to an injury sustained during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for additional evidence and because of changes in personnel. The issue is now back with the AOJ for further consideration.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is remanded for a new examination. The issues of service connection for jaw condition/grinding of the teeth, bilateral wrist condition to include carpal tunnel, bilateral hand pain, bilateral elbow pain, left knee pain, and left shoulder pain are also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder osteoarthritis, cervical segmental dysfunction (neck pain), and compression fracture of L1. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right shoulder injuries, finding no current diagnosis or in-service event that would support a claim.

The Veteran's claims for osteoarthritis, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a Board decision. The claims of entitlement to service connection for left hip disability (secondary to low back disability) and right hip disability (secondary to low back disability) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for ED was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity associated with the condition.,Claims for right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain, tension headaches, scars, and knee disabilities were all denied due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to April 30, 2017.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the denial for service connection of a right shoulder disability and sleep apnea condition due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining National Guard treatment records and VA medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The claims are not currently decided.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability of the left shoulder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including impingement, rotator cuff and bicipital tendonitis, glenohumeral and acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, has not met the criteria for a higher initial rating of more than 20 percent prior to March 28, 2022, or more than 30 percent thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left and right shoulder conditions, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to his active military service.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a left shoulder disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development, including a TERA examination.

The Board has accepted the Veteran's February 2018 Notice of Disagreement as timely filed, finding that there is sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption of regularity in this case. The appeal was granted for some issues and denied for others.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations for his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for neck, shoulder, and sciatic disabilities due to an inadequate August 2021 VA opinion. The Veteran's testimony regarding her belief that in-service duties caused her current problems is considered.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain and thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities are denied as service connection is not warranted.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is denied as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his PTSD.,The Veteran's bilateral blepharitis and early cataracts are denied as they are not etiologically related to service.