Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain a substantially gainful occupation from June 24, 2014. The Board granted a TDIU rating effective from that date.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions and initial disability ratings, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as the current severity of his left elbow disabilities and major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for right deltoid tendinitis, left shoulder impingement syndrome and labral tear, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and arthritis of the lumbar spine. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his cervical spine, left shoulder, and bilateral knee disabilities have been granted. However, the case has been remanded for further evaluation of additional issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded. The left shoulder disability claim is reopened, but the lumbar spine sprain with degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (claimed as left hip disability), right knee instability, left knee flexion limitation, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and migraine headaches claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to increased disability ratings for various spinal and arm conditions as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and degenerative joint disease of the upper and lower back have been granted service connection. The Board has also remanded for further examination to determine the nature and etiology of hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the arms, elbows, wrists, shoulders, neck, and a heart condition.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative joint disease with right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issues of secondary service connection for a right shoulder disability and right hip disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent right shoulder injury residuals are service-connected, finding that they originated during active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and failure to provide a statement of reasons or bases for the denial of a higher rating. The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being remanded for further evaluation, including an assessment of functional loss during flare-ups.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for lupus panniculitis, sensitivity to cold, head scar, and two right shoulder scars. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a disability rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder.,His right hip, shoulder, elbow, hand, and left foot plantar fasciitis conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to new theories of entitlement raised by the Veteran's representative and in a brief. The issues include service connection for left shoulder, thigh, and lumbar spine disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the claimed disabilities, particularly PTSD and respiratory issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims include service connection for various back and arm disabilities, as well as a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as his right knee DJD and instability, are not rated higher than the assigned percentages.,Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for service-connected left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and left leg disability have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, neck condition, and back condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and right shoulder disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids has also been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not sufficiently severe to inhibit his ability to obtain gainful employment, and the Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.