Shoulder decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran's current right shoulder disability did not have its onset during active service or within one year thereafter, and is not related to any in-service disease or injury. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed right shoulder, left shoulder, and right knee disabilities are not related to his military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of duodenal ulcer, service connection for a dental condition secondary to the duodenal ulcer, and service connection for arthritis of the back, shoulders, and neck as secondary to residuals of cervical cord injury are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a right shoulder disorder or ruptured vein in the nose, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service records and for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of a chronic bilateral shoulder condition and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including total abdominal hysterectomy, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and degenerative arthritis of both hands, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic stomach disability, left ear hearing loss disability, tinnitus, foot disability, left shoulder and arm disability, sinus disability, bronchial asthma, or an acquired psychiatric disability that was incurred in service. The veteran's complaints were generally attributed to reflux disease.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his left shoulder disorder, finding no objective medical evidence to support a finding of limitation of motion or other impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a scheduling issue, and no specific decision on the merits is provided.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, cervical spine disability, right leg disability, and impingement syndrome of the right shoulder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of brain damage, right shoulder disability, and right knee disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support a current disability or etiology related to his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a scar of the right shoulder and finds that service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder, right shoulder, and right wrist disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing that he met the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tendinitis of the left shoulder, finding that his condition did not warrant such an increase.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection, finding no evidence of DJD of the left elbow or right shoulder. The veteran is also not entitled to an increased rating for his right foot condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, low back disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and emphysema. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for a right shoulder disability based on new evidence submitted since the last denial.

The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of a head injury, to include a seizure disorder, or residuals of a left shoulder injury related to his active service. The claim for service connection was denied.