Shoulder decisions — 2008

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection were denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted, with some conditions receiving higher ratings and others remaining at their current levels.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining post-service medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for nerve damage to the right shoulder and found that a rating of 20 percent was appropriate for the veteran's right shoulder acromioclavicular joint arthritis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The case is remanded to provide the veteran with proper notice regarding his claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, including information on the evidence needed and the effective date of any potential award.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left shoulder disabilities as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the claimed conditions were related to service.

The veteran's left shoulder and left ankle disabilities are not related to injuries sustained during his active military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not warrant a higher rating, and he is not entitled to TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and left ear hearing loss, as there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a left radial head fracture with degenerative changes, and affirmed the effective date of February 21, 2002.

The appeal is remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development and readjudication.

The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination and to ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional evidence, including hospitalization records and private treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection to the RO for further development and readjudication.

The veteran's cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis were granted increased ratings to 20 percent, while the other conditions remained at 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as a service-connected disability was not the principal or contributory cause of his death and the disease processes leading to his death were not attributable to active military service.

The veteran's service-connected chronic left shoulder tendonitis is not shown to be more disabling than the currently assigned 30 percent rating.