Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome and recurrent dislocation are currently rated at 20% and 30%, respectively. The Board has found substantial compliance with remand directives, and the issues of service connection for heart disorder, GERD, diverticulosis, and TDIU remain before the Board.

The Board has found that the AOJ did not substantially comply with its remand instructions and thus, the claims for service connection for a right shoulder condition and bilateral pes planus are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection of left shoulder, upper back, and lower back disorders. The claims are now remanded to obtain updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for heart disability, back disability, neck disability, sciatic nerve conditions in buttocks (left and right lower extremities), lower leg disabilities (left and right lower extremities), upper extremity disabilities (left and right upper extremities), and hemorrhoids due to potential service connection issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unavailability of VA examinations and insufficient rationale in the February 2021 VA medical opinion. The Veteran is required to provide a response regarding whether he can appear for a telehealth examination or an in-person VA examination, and if so, what type of examination.

Service connection is granted for eczema, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), erectile dysfunction as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the left ankle, medial epicondylitis of the right elbow, rotator cuff tear of the left shoulder, and patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee.,The claims for service connection for residuals of Lyme's disease or related infectious disease and a TBI or other impairment of the brain as a result of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, sinus headaches, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and erectile dysfunction) prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability did not have its onset in service, is not chronic or continuous since service separation, and was not due to an in-service disease, injury, or other incident of service. Therefore, service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for Parkinson's disease, persistent depressive disorder, neck condition, back condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and pes planus have been dismissed.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Meniere's disease as secondary to bilateral hearing loss and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve damage with paralysis and loss of sense of taste.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if she was eligible for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation, which would affect the withholding of her VA compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder impingement syndrome with rotator cuff tendonitis and right shoulder arthritis due to inadequate VA examination in August 2016. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for medullary sponge kidney disease with kidney cyst is granted. The claims for right shoulder and right knee disabilities are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating of right shoulder degenerative arthritis due to additional development needed, including a new VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee condition, left knee condition, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition due to a lack of documentation in STRs.

The Veteran's right shoulder tendonosis and degenerative changes are found to be related to his service as a mortarman in Afghanistan, leading to the grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various spine and foot disorders due to incomplete records and a change in address.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of heat injuries, left shoulder disability, heart disability, and migraines due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's skin disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and left shoulder disability have been granted service connection. The Veteran is awarded a non-compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss and the claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions regarding range of motion testing.

The Board has denied service connection for lateral epicondylitis of the left and right elbows, as well as osteoarthritis of the left and right shoulders. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty service.