Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder and left rib disorders, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The appeal concerning bilateral hearing loss was dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to inadequate examination and failure to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of right shoulder, ankle, and knee disabilities due to insufficient examination in August 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of left shoulder dislocation, finding that his preexisting condition did not clearly and unmistakably worsen during service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 60 percent, but no higher, prior to November 25, 2019 and since January 1, 2021. The claim for service connection of a right hip disability has been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder injury and a right ankle sprain, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately after service, and that any current symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The left shoulder disorder claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder and chest condition, which is related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbosacral or cervical spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, right wrist disorder, and right ankle disorder due to secondary service-connected right knee disability. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential missing VA treatment records and other factors.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of these claims.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is not shown to have been manifested by limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side or less, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral eye disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating due to lack of documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 3 treatment visits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and hip disorders due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to active service and has been granted. The lower back condition and right shoulder condition are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues with the left shoulder disability, including a TDIU claim prior to September 3, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and personality disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.,The appeals for increased ratings of right knee chondromalacia and right hand minimal motor and mild sensory loss have also been dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disorder, finding that it is not related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and lumbar spine condition due to missing private treatment records. The Veteran is requested to provide authorization for release of his private medical records from Kell Medical, Geisinger, and UPMC Williamsport. If relevant medical records are obtained, VA examinations should be scheduled to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.