Shoulder decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for her right shoulder dislocation, finding that her range of motion did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disorder, finding that the current condition is at least as likely as not related to service. However, it was aggravated after discharge from service.,Service connection for a low back disorder has been denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board found that the veteran's multiple joint pains, memory loss, and stomach disorder are not related to his service or an undiagnosed illness. The conditions were diagnosed as degenerative joint disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic gastritis respectively.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, finding that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not warrant higher disability evaluations based on current symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the veteran's duty status during a motor vehicle accident prior to his active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of evidence showing that his disabilities were caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current right ear infection or chloracne related to service. The claim of service connection for chloracne was withdrawn by the veteran, and the final denial of service connection for a right shoulder disability remains unchanged.

The Board has determined that the veteran should be afforded another VA examination to evaluate his left upper extremity and cervical spine disabilities, including any radicular impairment. The case will then be readjudicated.

The Board found that arthritis of the neck, shoulders, arms, and right hand was not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, neck disability, low back disability, and leg disability. The Board found that these disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence received and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a low back disability, finding that there was no evidence of an injury or disease in service that caused these disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder and low back disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable evaluation and denied service connection for a right shoulder disability due to lack of current evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of his left shoulder, upper back, and cervical spine disabilities due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted by the veteran, and it is now required to be reviewed again.

The veteran seeks service connection for upper and lower back disorders, a left shoulder disorder, and anemia. The case is being remanded to obtain her complete military medical records and to provide the necessary examinations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and to clarify whether he wishes to withdraw his appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen her service connection claim for a bilateral shoulder condition due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a left shoulder disability and thus service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury cannot be granted. The right shoulder and elbow injuries, as well as the headache disorder, are pending further examination to determine their relationship to service.