Shoulder — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine, left shoulder, and headache disorder based on new and relevant evidence. The claim for a right shoulder disability was dismissed.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability, a bilateral shoulder disability, hematuria, and a neck disability, and increased ratings for hemorrhoids and a left abdomen scar is dismissed.

The appeal for an increased rating for left hip, the claims for entitlement to an earlier effective date and an increased rating for right knee strain, and the appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left shoulder strain were dismissed. The claim for a 40 percent rating from June 24, 2021 for degenerative disc disease was granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or post-service, and the Veteran failed to attend a scheduled VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder degenerative arthritis with residuals status post two right shoulder surgeries to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings for right shoulder strain and left elbow fractures, but granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder and elbow disabilities, but granted a 20 percent disability rating for right and left lumbar radiculopathy. The claim for a left knee disability was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee and left shoulder disabilities, except for a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including foot, knee, hip, shoulder, and peripheral neuropathy conditions, to ensure proper development of evidence.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of service connection for the veteran's left knee strain extension, right knee strain extension, left knee strain flexion, right knee strain flexion, left knee subluxation, right knee subluxation, left shoulder strain, and tinnitus back to February 16, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disorder to obtain medical opinions on whether it is caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder, elbow limitation, elbow flexion, and lateral epicondylitis with tendinitis. The claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was remanded.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disability and a right shoulder disability is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches, left elbow disorder, right elbow disorder, and right shoulder disorder due to untimely filings.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including fatigue, bilateral eye disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, GERD, penile condition, left foot disability, and others. Some claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for right and left hallux valgus, right and left femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee strain, cervical strain, right shoulder strain, and dyspnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine and sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a right shoulder condition due to missing records and new evidence of potential aggravation during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for a painful left shoulder scar and a compensable evaluation for four left shoulder surgical scars, status post total left shoulder replacement.

The Board granted service connection for onychomycosis (bilateral toenail fungus) and remanded the claims for GERD, chest pain, and an acquired eye disorder.