Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at the highest available schedular evaluation, and no higher rating can be granted based on functional loss. The claims for increased ratings for asthma and service connection for sleep apnea, a neck disorder, left hand disability (held in abeyance), and a left shoulder disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for his right shoulder scars, bilateral toe scars, or resection of metatarsal heads. His hearing loss was rated appropriately under VA guidelines. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety) was granted as new and material evidence had been received since the last denial in 2006.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for back strain have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right fifth finger fracture residuals are not related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back, cervical spine, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, bilateral shoulder, bilateral ankle, and bilateral foot disabilities did not manifest during active service or are otherwise related to such service. As a result, these claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, back disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) were denied. The hearing loss claim was granted with a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his service-connected left clavicle fracture with deformity and limited motion of the shoulder, currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and right ankle sprain, currently rated as 10 percent disabling, were denied. The evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions are evaluated based on their direct impact without any presumption or secondary linkage to other conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for his left shoulder disability is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disability and found that it was incurred in service. The claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right shoulder disability is rendered moot by the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any pending issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the appellant's claimed disabilities are related to his active service, including heavy manual labor during deployment in Kuwait.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of his left shoulder total replacement is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ilioinguinal neuropathy was denied. The Board also remanded several other claims related to the same incident, including those involving cervical spine disorder, left elbow disorder, left forearm disorder, and left shoulder disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neck condition and an increased rating for his right shoulder disability due to incomplete development in previous decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, rib/breast bone disorder, and chronic headaches secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining his service personnel records, VA treatment records, and SSA records. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to address any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has reopened the claims for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, skin condition as due to undiagnosed illness, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, low back condition, hypertension, and right shoulder condition.,However, some of these issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent throughout the appeal period. Service connection for bilateral shoulder, elbow, knee, and foot disabilities, as well as cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are also granted.

The Board denied service connection for back, neck, and bilateral shoulder disabilities.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as the evidence did not support a link to active service or Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's other claims were remanded for further development.