Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, variously diagnosed, has been linked to his fear of hostile military action in the Persian Gulf War. The Board finds that service connection is warranted for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea and left shoulder disability are not related to service, thus denying service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, left calf, left hand, left thumb, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and left knee disorders are not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and bilateral hearing loss. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's left arm nerve damage and left shoulder injury.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including obtaining additional medical records and considering extra-schedular consideration. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being referred to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board found no evidence of a left shoulder disability during service and determined that the current left shoulder disability is not related to service. The hypertension, elbow, wrist, back, radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction, and psychiatric disabilities were also denied as not related to service.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability, effective from October 14, 2009. The appeal was resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hand disorder, and right shoulder disorder. The case is remanded to schedule VA examinations and readjudicate the claim.

The Board has ordered additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further evidence regarding service connection for back and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a right shoulder condition that is etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder and cervical spine disorders are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between his active duty service and these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial disability rating for his service-connected left shoulder scar was denied. The Board found that the scar did not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disorder, bilateral shoulder disorders, and bilateral ankle disorders were all denied. The Veteran was granted a compensable evaluation (10%) for acne and syringomas since May 27, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status has been denied as he does not require regular aid and assistance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.