Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left shoulder strain do not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent, as their range of motion does not warrant such an increase.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, right hip condition, and right shoulder condition due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and OSA due to conflicting opinions from previous examiners. The Veteran is also seeking TDIU which is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as he did not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran did not have anatomical loss or use of both feet, nor was he blind in both eyes, permanently bedridden, or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for left wrist, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities is granted. The cases are remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder and a right shoulder disorder due to the Veteran's unavailability for VA examinations. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, left hip, and left shoulder conditions have been granted. The claim for service connection for lumbar spine condition has also been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and left shoulder disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The cases will be returned to the RO for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine, lumbar spine, and right shoulder disorders due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions arose during or as a result of his active military service.,No secondary service connection was granted as the Veteran's claimed conditions were not found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and shoulder injuries have been granted. The claim for service connection for a left ankle injury has been denied.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5203. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for his right shoulder disability, finding that it is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left foot metatarsalgia fracture.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, effective September 1, 2006. The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of his left shoulder disability was granted. Appeals for the other issues were dismissed.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was denied a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to February 27, 2015 and from February 27, 2015 to September 26, 2018. The claim for an increased rating after February 27, 2015 is also denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service records are incomplete and has ordered VA to obtain his treatment records from 1952 onwards. The claims for service connection remain pending as a result of this remand.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for right shoulder degenerative joint disease and impingement syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a left shoulder disability, low back disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cardiomyopathy and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, render him unemployable. However, the current rating schedule does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The case is being remanded for further consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) as he may be eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and supraspinatus tear as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder and right elbow disabilities.,The Board has also granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.