Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, right knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral shoulder conditions are all found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, left elbow, right elbow, and left knee conditions based on the Veteran's credible statements of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right and left shoulder disabilities, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, enlarged lymph nodes, and arthritis are being remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which resulted in painful motion but not ankylosis or other severe limitations, was granted a 20% rating from June 18, 2013 to November 19, 2019.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial ratings due to deficiencies in the VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for a left arm/shoulder disability, right knee disability, and sleep disability to obtain additional evidence and ensure that the VA examinations are adequate.

The Board reopened the claim for service connection for left shoulder disability as new and material evidence was submitted, but remanded it for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left arm, wrist, and elbow disabilities to ensure that VA fulfills its duty to assist in substantiating the appeal by obtaining a more comprehensive medical examination.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, and thus the claims for service connection for right knee and right shoulder disabilities must be remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right and left shoulder, elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, ankle, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and compensation for scalenus anticus syndrome was denied. The Board found that the correct facts were not before the adjudicator, but did not find CUE.,Service connection for left shoulder strain was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders.,Service connection is also remanded for a left elbow disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but the Board finds that further development is needed to determine if his sleep apnea and low back pain are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and remanded the issues of increased ratings for left leg and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for disabilities of his upper extremities due to gaps in the evidentiary record and failure to fully cooperate with VA. The appeal will be further developed to determine if chemical exposure or repetitive trauma from chipping hammers and needle guns caused or contributed to the Veteran's current disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right shoulder disability has been denied. The current rating of 20% is maintained.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right shoulder condition and bilateral pes planus due to deficiencies in the prior January 2021 decision. The Veteran's testimony regarding his right shoulder symptomatology is considered, and a new VA examination is required to address whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals for the issues of entitlement to higher initial evaluations for status post left shoulder dislocations with arthroscopic repair labrum tear; residual scars of the left shoulder status post arthroscopic repair; painful scars of the left shoulder and right forearm; restless leg syndrome; and migraine headaches.