Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability and right shoulder disability due to incomplete records, unclear medical opinions, and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition, finding that there was no evidence linking her current condition to her active duty service or her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded both issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability and temporary total rating due to treatment for the right shoulder disability, as they are inextricably intertwined. The remand includes obtaining an addendum medical opinion from an orthopedics specialist.

Your service connection claims for a left shoulder disability and a left knee disability have been granted. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits sought are now fully granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a left shoulder disability and whether the Veteran's current radiculopathy is related to his in-service injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence does not support an increased rating from October 14, 2016.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected, and he has a current diagnosis of hypertension. The gastrointestinal condition (IBS and GERD) and psychiatric disability are not service connected. Right knee, left knee, right shoulder, low back, and left middle finger conditions remain on appeal.,Further evaluations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, psychiatric disability, and lower extremity radiculopathy.

Service connection for PTSD is granted, and secondary service connection for alcohol abuse disorder as secondary to PTSD is also granted.,The effective date of February 25, 2011 for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted. The claims for bilateral knee disorders are reopened.,Increased ratings for right shoulder disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded. Increased rating for low back disability is also remanded.,Service connection for a bilateral foot disability, left shoulder disability, and neck disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior Board remands.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right arm and shoulder disability, which is related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evaluation due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's joint pain and arthritis are related to his service, specifically fuel exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome, right shoulder disability (manifested by pain), left elbow disability (manifested by pain with numbness), and right elbow disability (manifested by pain with numbness).

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lower back disability and right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his inability to attend VA examinations. The claims will be reviewed again without requiring an in-person examination, and a new VA opinion will be obtained regarding the nature and etiology of each claimed condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding no evidence of such condition in service and noting that his current symptoms began decades after separation from service.,For the residuals of a puncture wound and muscle injury to the left groin, the Veteran was not granted a compensable rating as there is no evidence of painful scarring or other disabling effects.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his claim for sleep apnea and increased ratings for various conditions. The Veteran will need to undergo additional examinations to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the issue of service connection for residuals of an electric shock, including left arm, shoulder, and foot symptoms is granted. The issues of initial compensable rating (greater than 0 percent) since August 8, 2013, for a left upper back scar secondary to a high voltage shock; service connection for right ear hearing loss; service connection for left ear hearing loss; service connection for memory loss; and service connection for electrocution residuals of the left side, left foot, right foot, left arm, and left shoulder are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether a left shoulder condition pre-existed service and whether it is related to service. The Veteran needs to be provided with an addendum opinion from the VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, foot, shoulder, and back disabilities due to incomplete adjudication of his claims. The AOJ is required to provide a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) addressing these issues.