Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a right shoulder disability, hemorrhoids, IBS, and an unspecified chest and rib condition due to insufficient examination opinions that did not consider the Veteran's subjective reports.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left hip disability has been reopened, and the rating reductions from 20 percent to 10 percent effective August 1, 2017 for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were found improper. The 20 percent ratings are restored.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, subject to further development on remand issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding his diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions and their relation to service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, CAD, GERD, bilateral CTS, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder strain, lumbar spine disability, OSA, and skin disorder.,No new evidence or changes in the Veteran's conditions were presented to support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with osteoarthritis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with IVDS and cervical spine degenerative arthritis with IVDS as these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service motorcycle accident.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his left shoulder disability and noted other issues needing further review.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder and bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service.,Secondary service connection for left wrist and right wrist disabilities will be remanded for further development.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right shoulder disability resulting from a July 2015 angioplasty with stent placement, finding no additional disability due to the procedure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, and sinusitis disabilities due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of private treatment records. The AOJ must obtain additional evidence and schedule the Veteran for new VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided are inadequate and requires new opinions to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that more development is needed for the Veteran's service connection claims, including VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence. The claims are being remanded to allow for this.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of unspecified anxiety disorder with insomnia is denied. The case is remanded for further examinations related to left shoulder numbness and tingling, as well as increased ratings for unspecified anxiety disorder with insomnia and right temporomandibular joint disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various foot, knee, and shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports. The examiner failed to provide a clear opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions and did not address all relevant issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, right knee PFS, and left shoulder acromioclavicular osteoarthritis have been granted. The conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his hip and shoulder disabilities. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice and scheduling for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging new VA examinations. The Veteran will be provided a supplemental statement of the case after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,Regarding the right shoulder disability, the claim is being remanded due to incomplete examination report.

The Veteran's back disability is granted a 20 percent rating effective November 26, 2019. The right shoulder and right knee disabilities are denied higher ratings. Bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. A TDIU determination has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for an independent medical opinion.