Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and asthma have been withdrawn.,Service connection has been granted for a low back disability, claimed as low back pain, and a right shoulder strain.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability, diagnosed as rotator cuff tendinitis, impingement syndrome, and degenerative tear of the rotator cuff, did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence showing a link between his active duty service and his current condition.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current left knee, left shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities and his active service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim for additional development, including obtaining a VA opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The case is also referred to VA's Director of C&P Service for consideration of entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability. The issue of whether the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is related to his in-service injury will be addressed at a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing. The issues include initial disability ratings and service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a clarification of whether ankylosis is present in the Veteran's right shoulder disability. The claim will be readjudicated after obtaining all outstanding VA and private medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability, arthritis of both hands, and bilateral eye disorders including glaucoma were not incurred or aggravated in service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current left shoulder disorder is not related to service or any incident of service, but his current left hand disability is service-connected. The Veteran's left shoulder and arm disorders are secondary to his service-connected left hand disability.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective January 1, 2002, due to his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for multiple joint pain and myalgia are denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims. The Veteran is therefore not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of left malleolus and distal fibula fracture, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The other issues regarding degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder and left knee are also granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His left shoulder osteoarthritis was rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5201.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA aid and attendance/housebound examination. The claims for increased ratings will also be adjudicated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and his claim to reopen asbestosis was not reopened. His psychiatric disability and COPD were found not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims. The issues include service connection, increased rating, and initial compensable rating for his left shoulder disabilities.