Shoulder decisions — 2007

The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's right shoulder disability, which was evaluated at 20 percent on a schedular basis prior to August 20, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have asthma and his diagnosed lung disorder (restrictive lung disease) is not related to service or a service-connected condition. Therefore, service connection for degenerative joint disease of the neck and shoulder and a lung disorder are denied.

The Board found that the veteran's right shoulder disorder has not resulted in limitation of motion to a level midway between side and shoulder level, thus denying his claim for an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for arthritis of the shoulders, knees, elbows, hands, and feet due to meningitis with toxic tenosynovitis was denied as there was no CUE in the January 1970 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder residuals are service-connected, but further development is needed for his claims of anxiety and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service medical records and other evidence. The veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed, along with his ratings for various disabilities.

The RO granted service connection for status post left shoulder rotator cuff repair and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective from March 2005.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle disorders. However, further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected residuals, cystectomy, right shoulder with retained foreign bodies. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is assigned.

The Board has granted service connection for cold injury resulting in arthritis of the hands and knees, but denied it for the ankles, shoulders, and back due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether the veteran's current right shoulder disorder is related to his military service. The veteran will be provided with an opportunity to respond and additional evidence may be required.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye traumatic injury, as well as claims for hypertension, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disorder (including bursitis and degenerative joint disease), hemorrhoids, special monthly pension based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person or housebound status, and permanent and total rating for nonservice-connected pension benefits purposes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including clarification of SSA benefits and a VA examination to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of the veteran's claimed musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder traumatic arthritis and major depression as secondary to his right shoulder disability. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating, as they do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of an etiological relationship between the veteran's right shoulder disorder and his military service.

The veteran's appeal is denied as he received the appropriate amount of VA compensation for the period from June 1986 to October 2003.

The Board denied service connection for right arm and shoulder disabilities, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.