Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current right shoulder condition that manifested during or as a result of active military service, nor does he have a current right shoulder condition that was caused by, or aggravated by, his service-connected right elbow disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's left shoulder injury residuals were not incurred in or aggravated by service and are less likely caused or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder injury. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied. The Board also determined that the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities are related to his service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including associated right lower extremity sciatica, is found to have originated during service.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's left shoulder disability due to in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to consider all evidence, including a recent VA examination report. The TDIU claim is also deferred until these issues can be addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with examinations to determine the severity of his left knee and right shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, thyroid condition and bilateral shoulder disability has been granted. The thyroid condition is presumed due to her service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations and opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder conditions. The appeal is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed right shoulder or right ankle disability and therefore, service connection for these disabilities cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right shoulder disability has been denied. His left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome have each been granted increased ratings of 20 percent, effective May 4, 2010.,The Veteran is still employed but reports that his knees limit him to part-time work due to their condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed bilateral knee condition and therefore, service connection for this issue is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional search of his service records and a VA examination on his left shoulder disability, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral shoulder and cervical spine disabilities are directly related to his military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's left shoulder tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's low back strain was rated as 20 percent prior to May 15, 2017, and 10 percent from that date. The evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder condition clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service, and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left shoulder disability, which was allegedly injured during basketball while in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes in either ear, and therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim to reopen the left shoulder disability was granted, but no new rating is assigned as his current 20% rating adequately compensates him.