Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right shoulder disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but denied service connection for a right shoulder disability. The denial of the right shoulder disability is based on the lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by active service, while the grant of PTSD is supported by medical evidence that links current symptoms to an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was granted a 10% rating prior to March 13, 2015. The condition is rated based on painful motion.

The Veteran's left shoulder tendonitis is granted a 20% rating, right eye disability remains at 10%, and hemorrhoids are granted a non-compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disorders and left shoulder disability did not begin during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The appeal is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the nature and etiology of his cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder and arm pain, numbness of the left pointer finger, right leg pain, and lumbar spine disability. The claims are also being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for renal cell carcinoma and lytic lesions of the cervical spine, left hip, lumbar spine, right shoulder, and skull as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected renal cell carcinoma.

The Board has determined that new examinations are needed for the Veteran's service-connected pain disorder with depression, right knee DJD, cervical spine disability, and migraine headaches with vertigo. The claims of service connection for left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and PTSD have also been remanded.

The Veteran's left shoulder and low back disabilities have been rated, but the current ratings are less than what he claims. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran also failed to meet the requirements for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of left shoulder, arm (elbow) and knee disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran contends these conditions are related to cold exposure during military service in Alaska.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition, residuals of right shoulder injury, and right hand injury as the evidence did not support a direct link to military service.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service injuries or due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim was reopened based on new evidence but ultimately denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims of diffuse arthritis (other than right shoulder) and gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of chronic fatigue syndrome, type II diabetes mellitus, right shoulder disability, joint pain, muscle pain, sleep disorder, headaches, and memory loss have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for shoulder disabilities, as well as a rating for right clavicle fracture residuals.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder strain, lumbar degenerative disc disease (claimed as lower back strain), left carpal tunnel syndrome, and right carpal tunnel syndrome. The appeals are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are not ready for decision due to a lack of certain records. The VA is instructed to obtain any relevant Social Security Administration (SSA) records, as well as any private treatment records or lay statements from the Veteran.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and left shoulder disability are granted with maximum schedular ratings of 40 percent and 30 percent, respectively. The left shoulder scar is denied compensation above the non-compensable rating. Other disabilities have either been granted or denied in their entirety.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The claims include service connection for current residuals of a claimed left shoulder injury, in-service rib fracture, chest injury, lung disorder, kidney disorder, and prostate disorder.