Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left knee, bilateral feet, and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded for further examination to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's depressive disorder, NOS is granted as secondary to his service-connected back and right shoulder disabilities. The rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine remains at 20 percent, while the rating for degenerative joint disease, right shoulder, also remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities, to include as secondary to a service-connected lumbar disability, has been granted. The case is remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder, left elbow, and right elbow disabilities are not related to his active service. The lumbosacral strain (low back condition) is remanded for further review.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left acromioclavicular joint arthritis, status post Mumford surgery with scar, finding that the Veteran's shoulder motion is not limited to 25 degrees from the side.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's right shoulder, ankle, knee, and hip disabilities are granted service connection. The Veteran is also remanded for further examination regarding his hips, ankles, and feet.

All appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted effective from June 30, 2012. The claim was filed within a year of the last day of his active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various upper extremity disorders, including shoulder and wrist conditions as well as peripheral neuropathy. The RO is instructed to obtain private medical records from Dr. Rothman and Dr. Martin, and consider any new evidence submitted by the Veteran’s representative regarding a potential aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development of the record is necessary to meet VA's duty to assist the Veteran in developing evidence to substantiate his claim for increases in the ratings for a right shoulder disability. Specifically, additional medical examinations are needed and a retrospective medical opinion is required.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure to schedule VA examinations as requested in previous remands. The issues on appeal are related to bilateral knee condition, left shoulder condition, low back condition, and diaphragm injury.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran. The appeals were not related to service connection, but rather to issues regarding increased ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete and requests for these records have not been completed. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional medical records from private providers, including Dr. Baldwin.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a left shoulder condition, bilateral knee conditions, and PTSD. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his right shoulder disability and TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded it. The appeal is also remanded for other issues including initial ratings for various disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities have been denied.,Service connection for the right knee disability is denied as there was no in-service injury or disease. The claim for secondary service connection to the left knee disability lacks legal merit.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, wrist, and lower extremity radiculopathy conditions. Service connection was also denied for chronic diarrhea. The Veteran's claims were not granted as his current disabilities are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's complete service treatment records are incomplete and needs to be obtained. The claims for service connection will be remanded until VA can obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, which is currently rated at 20 percent. The issues of service connection for left wrist and cervical neck disorders are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.