Shoulder decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her service-connected left shoulder sprain, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to October 19, 2000 and 20 percent as of October 19, 2000.

The veteran's arthritis of the left and right shoulders have been rated at 10 percent since January 30, 1995.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, finding that none of them were incurred in or aggravated by active service.,Service records did not show any evidence of shrapnel wounds, peptic ulcer disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, left shoulder fractures, myocardial infarction, bronchitis, or psychoneurosis with depressive reaction during the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a right shoulder disability that is due to, or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injuries of both shoulders and feet, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding no competent evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board has granted reopening of the veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability and has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the left shoulder disability and the severity of asbestosis.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video teleconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the local RO.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient records and a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected degenerative joint disease/fracture of the right clavicle with rotator cuff impingement of the right shoulder, finding that the disability did not warrant a higher evaluation based on current symptoms and examination findings.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video teleconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Atlanta, Georgia RO. The issues include reopening his claim for bilateral pes planus and seeking service connection for various disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have degenerative joint disease of the right knee, left knee, or right shoulder as a result of service. The evidence shows no chronic disability involving these joints in service and no arthritis was identified within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral sprain, effective September 26, 2003. The claim for service connection of a bilateral shoulder disability is also granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and a VA examination. The issues include reopening his claim for duodenal ulcer disease, service connection for a left shoulder disorder, and rating adjustments for his right cervical spine and shoulder disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine, low back, and right knee disabilities. The left shoulder disability claim was also denied.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within an applicable presumptive period, and there was insufficient evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology after service. The veteran's claimed disorders were not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome and right great toe injury do not warrant higher evaluations based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current right wrist and left shoulder trapezius strain disabilities are not related to her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritic changes and degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine and a left shoulder disorder. The evidence did not support the veteran's assertions that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no current disability or evidence of a disease/injury incurred in service.