Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as he does not have a current disability.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia) is denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition during or proximate to the appeal period, and because alcohol dependence is not service-connected.,The issue of service connection for a left eye disability has been remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding the presence of a current disability.,Service connection for low back joint pain, right knee joint pain, left knee joint pain, right ankle joint pain, and left shoulder joint pain have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence or lack of proper examination.,reasoning_1_sentence_service_connection_for_bilateral_hearing_loss_and_acquired_psychiatric_disorder_direct,confidence_score_0.9

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for IBS was denied. A subsequent increase to a 30 percent rating effective November 2, 2021, has been granted.,Service connection for tinea pedis and right shoulder condition were both denied.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right ankle, left ankle, right knee, left knee, right hip, and left shoulder disabilities due to lack of evidence showing onset in or causation related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sinusitis was denied. The claims for increased ratings of IBS, allergic rhinitis, left eye erosion syndrome with residual corneal abrasion, and lumbosacral strain with DJD and IVDS were also denied. The Veteran's radiculopathy conditions (right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, left upper extremity) were rated at 20 percent prior to May 29, 2013, but not higher after that date. His cervical spine conditions and thoracic spine surgical scar were also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims in writing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the VA has determined that further evidence is needed to determine if her hip and shoulder disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records from the Veteran's reserve service and a need for an adequate examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant due to lack of loss of use, blindness, burns, ALS, inhalation injury, or other permanent and total disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence to support an in-service injury and that his current condition is not related to military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection of left shoulder, left ankle, left big toe disabilities and right hip disability. The cases are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left shoulder disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for heart disorder, lung disorder (COPD), and left shoulder disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right shoulder disability due to inadequate rationale in the previous VA examination and incomplete opinion regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim of service connection is reopened but the merits of the claims are not decided yet.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right shoulder disability or any other claimed condition related to service. The Veteran's testimony regarding his right shoulder pain does not meet the threshold requirement for establishing a present disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder arthritis as the appellant withdrew his appeal before the decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder condition is aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder pain. The examiner needs to address if the Veteran's reliance on his left shoulder to compensate for his right shoulder pain caused or aggravated his current left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition is reopened, but the Board has remanded his secondary service connection claim to allow for an adequate examination and addendum opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for TBI, right shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability have been dismissed due to voluntary withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity were also dismissed due to voluntary withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous directives, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder condition.