Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his right shoulder disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating, as the impairment primarily resulted in pain and weakness with limited abduction to 100 degrees.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and right wrist disabilities, finding that the current assigned ratings are adequate to address the severity of these conditions.

The Board found that the current left shoulder disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service-connected disease or injury.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service or his service-connected ankylosing spondylitis, and if so, whether it is aggravated by that condition.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, postoperative total left shoulder arthroplasty, is rated at 50 percent effective November 1, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a left shoulder disability due to inadequate examination report and need for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right shoulder disorder, back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, allergies, heart disorder, acne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease that would support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as providing the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations to assess his lumbar spine, left shoulder, and left wrist disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, left thumb disorder, left ankle disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and right shoulder impingement syndrome were denied as the evidence did not establish service connection due to lack of a diagnosed disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a low back disability and left shoulder disability due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and updating the family income calculation.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no direct or secondary service connection based on evidence of record.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed bilateral knee, left arm, and left shoulder disorders are not related to his military service. The VA examinations did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right shoulder disability that is service-connected, and therefore denied his claim for service connection for this condition. The left knee issue remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the right knee secondary issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his right shoulder disability and its functional impact. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and incomplete VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a chronic disability manifested by chest pain or left rib contusion, and the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder and right shoulder disorder, reopening the skin disorder claim based on new evidence. The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to have started during his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a new VA examination of the Veteran's right shoulder. The Veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for his service-connected right shoulder dislocation.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder and a permanent and total disability rating, both effective June 23, 2009. The Veteran's earlier effective date claims are denied.