Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for PTSD, hypertension, erectile dysfunction under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for other stressor-related disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, left hip arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, thyroid disorder, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and gynecomastia. The claims are currently pending further development.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was granted a 40% rating from June 3, 2014, to March 16, 2016.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability was granted a 30% rating from June 3, 2014, to October 19, 2016.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and obtain additional records in order to properly adjudicate his claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, right shoulder disorder, and bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the issues on appeal, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations for his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left arm/shoulder conditions, and ankle conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability and a low back disability due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to August 8, 2005, and not higher than 30 percent from that date.,The Veteran's right knee tendonitis with arthritis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to insufficient evidence or incomplete examinations. The Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for his left knee scars, insomnia, or instability of the left knee. Service connection for chronic left shoulder pain and chronic left ankle pain remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed disability.,Service connection for neck disability is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no chronic residuals from the April 2015 motor vehicle accident. The current symptoms are not considered disabling enough to warrant service connection.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left shoulder disability is denied as there is no evidence of functional impairment affecting earning capacity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right shoulder and knee conditions, depressive disorder, and lumbosacral strain, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 31, 2015. The Board denied the temporary total evaluation for the right shoulder disability and granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder condition and left knee strain are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including blurred vision, psychiatric disability, neck condition, left shoulder disability, nerve damage of the left upper extremity, dizziness, and headaches, due to lack of causation by VA care.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including an increased rating for plantar fasciitis and service connection for psychological and shoulder disabilities. The apportionment of benefits to the Veteran's child is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder, left ankle, right knee, and left knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if TDIU should be granted prior to July 26, 2006 on an extraschedular basis due to the combined effects of service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Both right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each due to painful motion.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for back, left knee, left wrist, and left shoulder disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. Further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the failure of the RO to issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) before returning them to the Board.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder, right arm, and cervical spine disabilities have been granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a direct relationship between these conditions and her active-duty service.