Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is granted. The claim for an increased evaluation for right shoulder degenerative joint disease remains denied.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and there is no evidence to warrant an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and right shoulder disorders are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service and have denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left arm/neck disability, claimed as radiating pain in the left arm and neck, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his symptoms are related to his service-connected condition or if they result in functional impairment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues of entitlement to a compensable initial rating for calcific tendinitis of the left shoulder and entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 22, 2012 and increased to 50 percent from June 1, 2012. The Board found that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is considered a subsequent manifestation of his already service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's sinusitis is found to be related to her active service.,Her right hip strain and degenerative joint disease with sciatic nerve involvement are found to be secondary to her service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine.,Her left ankle strain, osteoarthritis, and osteopenia are found to be secondary to her service-connected bilateral pes planus.,Her left shoulder strain and osteoarthrosis are found to be secondary to her service-connected cervical spine stenosis with degenerative disc disease.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain relevant SSA records, clarify the VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, and schedule the Veteran for an examination by a qualified medical professional.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed migraine headaches and left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service records and a need to provide the Veteran with proper notice regarding alternative sources of evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral shoulder disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including cervical spine, lumbar spine, right shoulder, hip and knee conditions, ankle, wrist, plantar fasciitis, and migraine headaches have been granted. The claim for psychiatric disability was denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right wrist, left shoulder, and right knee disabilities have been granted. The right wrist is rated at 50 percent since September 25, 2014; the left shoulder is rated at 30 percent since September 25, 2014; and the right knee is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has ordered additional development to assess the combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case is REMANDED for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion addressing his right shoulder disorder, including any neurological disorder of the right upper extremity. Additionally, he must be provided with a statement of the case regarding his initial increased rating claim for unspecified depressive disorder (claimed as PTSD and sleep disorder).

The Veteran's appeal for aid and attendance allowance for J.R. was dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant. The Board granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's right elbow disability was not incurred in or caused by service, and denied his claim for service connection.