Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional VA opinions are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disorder and bilateral ovarian vein embolization, as the current opinions do not address these issues adequately.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis is related to an in-service injury, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his right shoulder scar and entitlement to TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an error in submitting a wrong form, and now requires a Statement of the Case (SOC) before further appellate consideration.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted a 30% rating as of March 24, 2022. The issue of TDIU prior to October 30, 2020, and on an extraschedular basis, remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for musculoskeletal pain and arthritis of the feet, shoulders, knees, and neck based on a lack of objective evidence within one year of separation from service.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right shoulder condition and bilateral pes planus due to deficiencies in the record, specifically regarding the adequacy of the VA examinations and consideration of the Veteran's entire medical history.

The Board denied service connection for low back disorder and right shoulder disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition. The appeals were dismissed.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability was granted a 30 percent rating effective December 3, 2021. His right ankle disability remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left wrist, right wrist, left knee, left ankle, and right ankle disorders have been granted.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a neck disorder has also been granted.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted service connection, while the left shoulder disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, and left knee disorders. The Veteran's right knee disorder was not found to be related to his in-service injuries.

The Veteran's IBS and right shoulder condition were granted initial ratings. The claims for fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and fatigue are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and an additional medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right and left shoulder conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but denied service connection for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, low back disability, skin rash, and hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and panic/anxiety disorder), a low back disability, a left knee disability, a left shoulder/arm disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee, shoulder, foot, and shin splints disorders due to missing service treatment records. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service injuries and treatments will be considered by VA medical experts.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities due to unclear etiology and pathophysiology of the conditions. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Board dismissed all the claims due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and lack of examination in some cases. The claims are now pending for further review.