Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability for the claimed right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, frostbite residuals of the left nipple, or frostbite residuals of the right nipple. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examination opinions and treatment records. The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being reviewed to determine if it is related to his left shoulder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the submission of any outstanding medical evidence. The issues include higher initial ratings for his service-connected back and right shoulder disabilities, a TDIU claim, and an annual clothing allowance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right axilla phlebitis are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities during the period of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are still pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disorder is not causally or etiologically related to his service, and arthritis did not manifest within one year of his discharge from service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for depressive disorder, finding that the claim was filed on June 17, 2011. The Veteran's other issues are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals are based on three different rating decisions. The Board is remanding the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing to address his claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disorder, including a torn rotator cuff, is not causally or etiologically related to his service and did not manifest within one year of discharge. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder degenerative arthritis is attributable to service, warranting service connection. The claim for a left bicep disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination regarding his right knee disability and scheduling of a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, effective September 10, 2013. His lumbar spine disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The issues of service connection for a right shoulder disorder, hepatitis C, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and an increased evaluation for PTSD are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing on all issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and right shoulder disorders, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting new VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder tendonitis, bilateral thumb arthritis, right hip tendonitis/right SI joint arthritis, and bilateral knee arthritis are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and left shoulder disabilities. The case will be reconsidered in light of Correia v. McDonald.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities would be aggravated by work as a small engine mechanic. The appeal is now pending for further review.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for residuals, post-operative right shoulder SLAP labral tear (dominant) before the Board could make a decision.