Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability on the basis that new and material evidence had not been presented to support the claim, as the Veteran's assertions of secondary service connection were not supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee disability, service connection for various conditions, and entitlement to TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection in all cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise the result of a disease or injury incurred in service. The claim for service connection for a low back disability was previously remanded, but no additional development has been completed related to this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ulnar nerve disability, including post-surgery conditions, is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred or aggravated during service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder degenerative joint disease is related to his service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine whether the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities and if so, whether he is substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is related to his active military service, including parachute jumps during Airborne training. The left shoulder disorder and sleep apnea are remanded for additional development.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to address his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's right shoulder and hip disabilities have been granted initial ratings of 20% and 50%, respectively, for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The claims will be reconsidered after the examinations are completed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen claims for service connection for right shoulder, ankle, wrist disabilities. The claim of tuberculosis (claimed as positive TB test) was withdrawn by the Veteran during a hearing. Service connection is denied for residuals of a broken nose, heartburn, and athlete's foot.

The Veteran's right and left shoulders are rated based on their post-operative residuals, with the right shoulder receiving a separate rating for recurrent dislocation. Both shoulders meet the criteria for a minimum compensable rating due to painful motion.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the bilateral shoulders is associated with his active duty service and has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a memory disability, and his cranial neuralgia and migraine headaches are not incurred in or related to service. The left shoulder, bilateral elbow, right knee, and chest pain disabilities were also not found to be incurred in or related to service. The skin disability was not found to be incurred in or related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral knee disorder, and impingement of shoulders. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee, right knee, lumbar spine, and right shoulder conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development at a correctional facility.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her claims, including obtaining SSA records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were at least as likely as not caused by in-service, acoustic trauma. The left shoulder condition, neck condition, and OSA are all granted.