Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,TDIU effective date has been granted from September 27, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was received on June 5, 2006. The effective date of the award is set at June 5, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for joint pain and memory loss has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection will be granted for joint pain involving the left shoulder and bilateral hips, as well as for memory loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining SSA disability determination records and associated documents.

The Board found that the withholding of compensation benefits to recoup disability severance pay in the amount of $6,392.00 was proper and denied the Veteran's appeal.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disorder, but denied the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's back disability, arthritis, and hypertension were not service-connected as they did not manifest during or within one year after his separation from active duty.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his right shoulder injury. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back, neck, and left shoulder disabilities are not related to his period of honorable active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability has been granted, and he is now receiving a 20% evaluation effective October 1, 2008. As the appeal has already been resolved in his favor, it is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an examination and a supplemental opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this development is completed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, a cervical spine disability, and joint pain in the knees, elbows, neck, and fingers. The appeal is dismissed as to the left shoulder cyst.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cervical spine pain/chronic myositis paracervical spine muscles, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, degenerative joint disease of the bilateral elbows, ankles, shoulders, knees, wrists, and hips, and dyslipidemia have been remanded due to a need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left shoulder arthritis and bilateral wrist arthritis have been withdrawn. Service connection for residuals of a stroke was denied as there is no evidence that the Veteran suffered a stroke in service or within one year post-service, and there is no medical evidence linking his current cerebrovascular disease to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder bursitis, which had previously been denied in August 1998. As a result, the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claims for service connection for a low back disability and left shoulder disability can be decided.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II, has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and further examination is required for a proper determination of service connection.