Shoulder Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a right leg disorder separate and distinct from his service-connected right knee disorder. The hip and shoulder disorders were also not shown to be related to service or secondary to the service-connected right knee disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right thumb laceration and remanded the remaining issues due to new evidence received since the last decision. The Veteran's claim for bilateral shoulder disorder, neck/upper back disorder, lower back disorder, and bilateral knee disorders is still pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a right knee examination, and issuing a supplemental statement of the case regarding service connection issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist drop, right hand weakness, and right shoulder weakness are related to his service. The Veteran's right arm disability is also considered secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand gunshot wound, residuals of a left shoulder gunshot wound, and COPD have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to assess the Veteran's right shoulder disability, but the X-ray report is missing. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral arm condition, including as secondary to his service-connected cervical strain, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of diagnoses.

The Board has found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed PCOS is related to her military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board granted an extension of temporary total rating for convalescence to August 31, 2012 due to the Veteran's right shoulder surgery necessitating four months of convalescence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed joint disabilities, including cervical spine, bilateral shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his active duty service.

The Veteran's DJD of the right (dominant) shoulder is rated at 30 percent, which approximates limitation of motion to midway between the side and shoulder level. The maximum rating of 40 percent for limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side was not met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability warrants a 30 percent rating, reflecting limitation of motion to 25 degrees on the minor side.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and left shoulder condition were found to have been incurred during service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain SSA records and issue supplemental statements of the case for his claims of service connection for depression, right inguinal hernia, and ilio-inguinal nerve neuralgia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his claim based on additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability has resulted in painful limitation of motion, and the Board finds a rating of 20 percent is warranted for the entire appeal period.