Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by limited motion and stiffness, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability and neck injury (to include as secondary to a left shoulder disability) need further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient evidence regarding his right shoulder and arm condition, as well as his intervertebral disc syndrome with multilevel degenerative disc disease with chronic thoracic spine sprain. The VA is required to provide a medical examination and opinion in order to make a determination on these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions due to incomplete examinations and lack of entrance examination prior to the Veteran's second period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, low back disability, stress fractures in the legs and feet, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) due to outstanding evidence and additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and umbilical hernia have been reopened. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities, including left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, right hand disability, cervical spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, carpal tunnel syndrome, and right wrist disability. The Veteran is also required to provide additional non-VA treatment records and Worker’s Compensation claim records.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, a pulmonary disability related to asbestos exposure, and PTSD have been granted. Service connection is also granted for a left shoulder disability (psoriatic arthritis). The Veteran's claim for COPD with asbestosis has been reopened due to new evidence.

The claim of service connection for a right shoulder disability is reopened due to new evidence received since the March 1980 Board decision. The Veteran's current diagnosis and in-service injury support the need for a VA examination to determine if his right shoulder disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sinusitis is related to his active duty service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.,The Board finds insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the Veteran's left shoulder and hip disorders and his service-connected right knee disability, thus denying secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disability, right elbow disability, and left knee disability. Service connection for asthma is remanded due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners. The claim for a separate rating for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as they do not prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition and the evidence does not support an in-service injury or event that could have caused the claimed disability.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right shoulder, residuals of status post left shoulder arthroscopy, and cervical spondylosis. The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with L3-4 and L4-5 stenosis is also considered as having been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and an increased rating for depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for ankylosis and bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,Service connection for periodontal disease (for compensation purposes) is denied as it cannot be considered a compensable disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded this issue for further development.,The Veteran also raised a claim for TDIU, which was added by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his knee, heart, right shoulder, or left shoulder conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, right shoulder disorder, right Achilles disorder, and cephalgia due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.