Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left shoulder disability. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate action if necessary.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by rotator cuff tears and degenerative arthritis, has been rated at 20 percent since March 1, 2013. The rating is for limitation of motion of the arm.

The Veteran's current right knee, left knee, and right shoulder disorders are causally related to in-service occurrences as a parachute jumper. The Board finds service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection, temporary total rating, and right shoulder disability are also pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for higher initial ratings for right shoulder strain status post arthroscopic repair and cephalgia prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability had its onset in active service and has persisted since his separation from service, warranting service connection. The right ankle issue is pending as additional evidence and information are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated as 50 percent disabling since August 31, 2010. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating and the TDIU claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of a temporary total rating based on convalescence following right shoulder surgery and entitlement to SMC based on being housebound (HB) beyond May 1, 2011.

The Board found no evidence linking the current right shoulder disability to any incident during service, including periods of active duty training. The Veteran's claims were not supported by credible medical evidence or a showing of continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to increased ratings for his right shoulder separation with strain. The evidence did not show current hearing loss or a relationship between the claimed conditions and military service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a right shoulder disorder, and thus the Veteran's claim for service connection for this condition must be denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a depressive disorder was reopened. However, the claim for left shoulder tendonitis remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA and private clinical documentation.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for an examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case to consider whether the Veteran's left shoulder gunshot wound residuals could significantly limit functional ability during flare-ups, and if so, what the degree of additional range of motion loss is due to pain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The issue of an extraschedular rating for his right shoulder disability will also be considered.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD, currently rated at 30 percent prior to November 17, 2010 and 100 percent thereafter, is granted. The effective date of the increased rating remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional clarification and an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request to withdraw the appeal during a videoconference hearing.