Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder as there is no confirmed current diagnosis of the condition and no evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his service-connected left shoulder disability, lumbar spine arthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C has also been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome, finding that it is related to his in-service right shoulder pain.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and a back disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 50% since July 1, 2012 and the Board has denied a higher rating. TDIU was granted from July 1, 2012 to August 7, 2013; from October 1, 2014 to July 23, 2019; and from September 1, 2020 to the present.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, raising the possibility of a link between his active duty service and his current shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his claims. The issues include seeking increased evaluations for service-connected left knee, left ankle, right shoulder, and radiculopathy disabilities, as well as seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's fourth nerve palsy of the left eye is granted as incurred in service. The Board also remanded for further examination and opinion regarding valvular heart disease, back disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to inadequate VA examination reports. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, cervical spine, and thoracic spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot and knee disabilities did not incur during active service, were not caused by active service, and are not related to any service-connected disability. As a result, the claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete documentation and authorization requests. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for treatment records from Dr. CEMQ.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected right shoulder fracture clavicle bone with degenerative joint disease is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU effective November 2, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities due to incomplete verification of his National Guard service records.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete VA treatment records, insufficient examination opinions, and need for additional medical evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and a left shoulder disability, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected right ankle, left shoulder, and left radial nerve disabilities. The issues of increased evaluations for these conditions have been remanded.