Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy (to include as due to a low back disorder), and a low back disorder. The decision is based on the lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or nexus.

The Veteran's back condition, right shoulder strain, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as a left shoulder and hand condition), and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as a right hand condition) are all granted. The kidney condition is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted service connection, while his right shoulder and hip disabilities are denied. The DDD claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a headache disability and right shoulder disability due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran needs VA examinations or opinions to determine if his disabilities are related to service, including any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including epididymitis, left shoulder degenerative changes, and cervical spine degenerative changes, do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to July 15, 2008. The Board denied this claim as his combined disability rating was less than 70%.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder has been reopened and granted. However, the application to increase his rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), right shoulder osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board has remanded the right shoulder disability and PTSD service connection claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining opinions from medical providers.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including all issues related to service connection for various disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for his left shoulder disorder is denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in connection with his appeal.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, bilateral hand, right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities are service-connected. GERD, sleep apnea, and breathing disorder were not found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition, left ankle condition, and peripheral edema due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, neck, and low back conditions due to incomplete verification of his service periods and deficiencies in the VA opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder numbness, right shoulder numbness, left arm numbness, right arm numbness, left hand numbness, and right hand numbness. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent and credible statements of intermittent pain, numbness, and tingling from separation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disorders due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service incidents are also being considered.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and consideration. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are being reviewed, but no decisions have been made yet.

The Veteran's claims for muscle pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for sleep apnea is granted.,Service connection was established for obstructive sleep apnea as a direct result of service.