Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his right shoulder disability was denied, and the TDIU claim was also denied. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, as well as his initial rating for mood disorder. The Veteran was also denied a compensable rating for pilonidal disease and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current knee, back, and shoulder disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's left shoulder disorder is not related to service, as there are no records of treatment or complaints during service and the condition was first noted years after separation.,The Veteran's right wrist disability does not warrant a higher initial rating at any point since the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left shoulder disability and bilateral knee disabilities, likely render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board grants the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for his shoulder disability, and denied all other claims.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than October 13, 2010 for the grants of service connection for neck disability, left shoulder disability, and hypertension have been denied. The RO found that these claims were not filed prior to October 13, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability are not related to service. The claims for these disabilities have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical records related to the Veteran's right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right shoulder disabilities were not incurred in service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's right finger fracture resulted in a 10 percent rating, which was restored.,Prior to September 22, 2015, the Veteran's right shoulder disability warranted a 30 percent rating. From that date forward, it warranted a 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's neck and shoulder disabilities are found to be related to his military service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted.,Service connection is granted for a left shoulder disability (left rotator cuff degeneration, glenohumeral joint spurring, and supraspinatus tendon tear) and for right shoulder arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his claims for increased ratings and service connection are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to February 23, 2014, for the grant of service connection for a right shoulder disability was denied. The correct effective date remains February 23, 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition and bilateral shoulder conditions, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and that any current disabilities are not related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective December 4, 2015. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not cause unemployability.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion or functional loss.