Shoulder decisions — 2006

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current shoulder, wrist, and lumbar spine conditions to his military service. The absence of medical records from service is not considered a fault of the veteran.

The veteran's service records do not show any chronic conditions related to the claimed disabilities. The Board denied all claims of service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for her right knee, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities. The RO previously granted service connection for residuals of a right knee injury but did not assign an effective date or rate it appropriately.

The Board is remanding the veteran's claims for additional development due to the complexity of the issues and need for further medical examination.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence of current disabilities involving left great toe contusion residuals, cervical spine strain, or shoulder pain. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's appeal was denied for all issues, with the exception of his request to withdraw an appeal regarding right ulnar neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and an increased rating for his right shoulder disorder, effective since April 2, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA examination results and SSA records. The veteran's claim of service connection for multiple joint pains is being reopened due to new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and an initial compensable evaluation for cervical spine spondylosis with degenerative disc disease. The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for his cervical spine condition, but not above that level.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational background and occupational experience.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for recurrent dislocation of left (minor) shoulder, service connection for an upper back condition, and service connection for sarcoidosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 20 percent for his right shoulder arthritis, status post capsule revision.

The Board has determined that additional procedural development is required for the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, right shoulder disability, and low back disability. The claims will be remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of chronic conditions in service or continuity of symptoms after discharge.

The Board has granted service connection for fatigue, multiple joint pains, memory loss, and stomach disorder due to an undiagnosed illness incurred during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, cervical spine, low back, and left shoulder disabilities as secondary to a service-connected disability. However, the evidence does not support a finding of current diagnoses or a link between these conditions and active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the veteran's left shoulder, right knee, and low back disabilities due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

Your appeal is being remanded to the RO for review of new evidence. The case will be returned to the Board if further action is required.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left shoulder condition is consistent with his military service and grants service connection for a left shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that a medical examination is necessary to aid in the review of the veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for his right shoulder condition. The claims file will be reviewed, and any outstanding records from medical providers should be obtained.