Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for the conditions listed, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and a right shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.,Both disabilities were found to be less likely than not incurred or caused by service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hypertrophy, memory disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, lumbar spine disability (chronic low back pain), chronic cervical strain, allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal disabilities, colon diverticulosis, and degenerative joint diseases of multiple joints. The Board found no evidence to support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since. Service connection for a left shoulder disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the current VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee and left shoulder disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted service connection based on noise exposure during service. The claims for a right shoulder disorder, sinus disorder, headaches and vertigo (claimed as secondary to sinus disorder), and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine, left arm, right arm, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities have been granted. The VA is remanding these issues to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background during the period from December 23, 2011 to February 20, 2013.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, effective February 18, 2013. He is now receiving SMC at the housebound rate, effective October 16, 2013.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss and a respiratory disability (to include COPD) to be further evaluated due to insufficient evidence in previous VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral knee disability due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of these conditions during or within one year after active service.,There were no findings of current disabilities in the Veteran's STRs or subsequent VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected left hip replacement with scar is granted a higher rating from July 21, 2016. Service connection for his left shoulder and left knee conditions are both established as secondary to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder and bilateral ankle disabilities are found to be related to service, while the flatfoot and TBI claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but service connection is not granted.,Service connection was denied for right collar bone condition, left knee disability, left wrist disability, and left shoulder disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on this requirement as of March 30, 2011.

The appeal for service connection of thoracolumbar spine disorder is dismissed as the RO has already granted it with a full award. The appeals for left knee, cervical spine, and left shoulder disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder sprain and back condition have been denied. However, a rating of 40 percent has been granted for the back condition from February 22, 2016.,From June 26, 2014 to February 22, 2016, the Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder sprain and back condition have not met the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder and bilateral wrist disabilities are related to his military service, including exposure to environmental factors while serving in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete examinations, lack of cooperation from the Veteran, and outstanding evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for medical examinations to determine the nature, onset and etiology of his diagnosed conditions.