Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain and costochondritis was denied as it is not of service origin.,Service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's initial rating for left shoulder arthritis is denied, but he receives a 20 percent rating for his lumbar spine arthritis. The decision also grants him a TDIU effective May 31, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition, left elbow condition, low back condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began during service or are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of healed compression fractures at T7-9 was denied. Service connection claims for various conditions were also denied, with the exception that service connection for residuals of healed compression fractures at T7-9 received an effective date of May 12, 2003.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a right foot disorder and granted it. The Veteran's PTSD, right shoulder strain, and impingement syndrome are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's skin and rectal disabilities are granted, with a 10% rating for the rectal fissure. Service connection is granted for left shoulder, right wrist, and right thumb disorders.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for frostbite residuals of the hands and feet, as well as his bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is denied due to lack of prior communication indicating intent to file a claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder. The Veteran's current right shoulder disorders are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for low back, neck, and right shoulder disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or the Gulf War.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a low back disability has been granted. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU are still pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shoulder osteoarthritis, right clavicle disability, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and right wrist CTS. Service connection for a neck injury and a bilateral leg disability is also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to June 23, 2015, for service connection of various shoulder and knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity and a right shoulder disorder, finding that additional medical opinions are needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

This case involves multiple claims for service connection, all denied. The Veteran contends that there was clear and unmistakable error in the September 1993 rating decisions denying his claims for cervical strain, right shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, hypertension with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency, and degenerative changes of lumbosacral spine. The Board found that there was no CUE in these decisions.,Reasoning: The Veteran's arguments were based on the interpretation of his service treatment records showing injuries sustained during service. However, the Board determined that the RO did not commit CUE as the correct facts were available and correctly applied the laws at the time.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a bilateral shoulder disability and cervical spine disability due to inadequate examinations in prior decisions. The Veteran contends that her disabilities are related to service, specifically wearing a radio backpack while on guard duty.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating of 30 percent for his right shoulder disability is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to inadequate examination in September 2013.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, low back disorder, left hip disorder, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and right ankle disorder. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service injury or disease.,There is no credible evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The left shoulder disability, arthritis, and right knee strain claims are denied.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder degenerative changes with tendinosis are currently rated at 20 percent each, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence provided.