Shoulder decisions — 2005

The veteran's appeal regarding his right and left shoulder disorders has been remanded for a new DRO hearing. The current noncompensable ratings for these conditions remain unchanged.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to new evidence and testimony from the veteran.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder in January 1979, finding that the condition preexisted service and was not aggravated by service. The veteran's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his lumbar spine and right shoulder conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stomach, right knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of a current right shoulder disorder related to the veteran's military service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an 80 percent rating for recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder injury is proximately due to his service-connected right knee disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's hearing loss, impaired vision, memory loss, or muscle control and strength of the left arm, hand, shoulder, leg, and foot were caused by VA treatment. The claim is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for partial complex seizures, bilateral shoulder condition, and back disorder. The veteran's seizure disorder was incurred in service as it manifested during active duty. His bilateral shoulder condition and back disorder are presumed to have been incurred due to the nature of his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder dislocation warrants a 30 percent evaluation, and his degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 warrants a 20 percent evaluation.

The veteran's claims for increase and service connection were denied. The RO increased the rating for ureterolithiasis to 10 percent effective November 2, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and for an increased evaluation for his urticaria. The veteran did not have a chronic left shoulder disorder during service or within an applicable presumptive period, and there is no current medical diagnosis of any left shoulder disorder. His urticaria was well-controlled with medication.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for right shoulder and elbow disabilities. The veteran's current diagnoses of a right shoulder disability, including traumatic arthritis following an injury in service, are supported by medical records and his testimony. Service records confirm the in-service injury. Therefore, the Board grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left shoulder separation and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further development, including obtaining post-service treatment records from the U.S. Naval Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling hearings and examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left shoulder disability, diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis, is not related to his military service or a previous injury in service. Therefore, service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury is denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's current right shoulder disorder is not related to his military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.