Shoulder decisions — 2013

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinion regarding the onset and continuity of service-connected left shoulder osteoarthritis. The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists remain under review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the local RO. The case will not be decided on its merits until this hearing takes place.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for additional development and consideration.,Your claims for service connection have been returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left shoulder disability related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's tendinomyositis of the left shoulder is granted service connection as it is related to his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder. The Veteran's penile induration, claimed as circumcision abnormalities, is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for GERD and a right shoulder disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and granted a 10% evaluation for degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder and hands, but no more.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service for any of the claimed conditions.,VA examinations and medical records do not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to active duty.

The Board finds that the Veteran's joint pain and degenerative joint disease are not related to his military service, and therefore denies both claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent disabling from May 27, 2011. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects her disability.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's current cervical spine and right shoulder disorders, as well as a remand for further development.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for left wrist tendonitis and bilateral pes planus.,Service connection is granted for a right shoulder disorder, left wrist tendonitis, and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination to address his claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee strain and bilateral shoulder strain are not related to active service, including service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The Veteran's menstrual disability is presumed due to undiagnosed illness during service.,The Veteran's hallux valgus was noted upon entry into active duty service but did not increase during service.

The Veteran's arthritis of the right shoulder and somewhat greater limitation of motion of the right shoulder than left shoulder were incurred in active service. The Board finds that the Veteran had arthritis of the right shoulder during service, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder disability, left ankle disability, and head injury manifest with headaches and dizziness was denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination for his neck and left shoulder conditions. The issues of rating excess disability claims are also pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and private medical records.