Shoulder decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that her injuries were not sustained as a result of an essential activity or function within the scope of her VA vocational rehabilitation training.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by recurrent dislocation and arthritic changes, does not warrant a rating greater than 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and temporary total rating due to service-connected tendonitis of the right shoulder, finding that his current symptoms are not related to his service-connected condition.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a chronic left shoulder disability on VA examination in May 2001, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bullous emphysema and COPD, residuals of a head injury, and pain in the neck, shoulders, and legs due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptations due to his current functional status and lack of blindness, anatomical loss or use of both hands.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition, which is now granted due to aggravation of a pre-existing condition during service.

The Board finds that the veteran's residuals of a right shoulder injury are properly rated at a 30 percent rating, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes pain and limited motion, warrants a 30 percent rating since July 1, 1998.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal regarding the denial of service connection for multiple skin disorders was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for left shoulder, hip, leg, and low back disorders. However, it is not established that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and left shoulder injury. The veteran's post-traumatic seizure disorder is currently rated at 20%.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and bilateral shoulder arthritis, but granted a 40% rating for chronic lumbosacral strain.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability, which was previously denied in December 1998. The decision is based on additional medical records and statements from the veteran and his wife.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of an injury to the trapezius, right shoulder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability warrants an initial evaluation of 20 percent, effective from September 27, 1997.

The Board found no evidence of a current right shoulder disability and concluded that the veteran's right shoulder condition did not originate in service. The appeal is denied.