Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her degenerative disc disease at L4 to S1, left shoulder disability, and left hip disability were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder condition is related to his in-service ACDUTRA injury, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and PTSD have been granted service connection, with the right shoulder disability receiving a 70% rating since April 8, 2008. The Veteran has also been awarded TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease. The left shoulder disorder claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder strain, and left shoulder strain first manifested during active service. The claims are therefore granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing a VA examination of his fibromyalgia disability. The claims will be reviewed again after this additional development is completed.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which required surgery and convalescence, is currently rated at 30 percent disabling from August 6, 2012 onwards.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and right shoulder disorders are not related to service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right shoulder degenerative joint disease is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury, and grants service connection for this condition. The Hallux Valgus of the left foot with degenerative joint disease is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder arthritis with rotator cuff tear and labral injury is related to his military service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA pension benefits was not properly created due to VA's fault, and thus the appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and an addendum opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hoarseness, sore throats, eye disability, right shoulder disorder, and low back disorder are all granted.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, neck disorder, and low back disorder. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions were incurred during periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 15, 2016. For the period from January 15, 2016, he is not eligible for schedular TDIU but may be eligible for extraschedular TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability, manifested by limitation of motion to shoulder level, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee replacement residuals are related to his in-service injury, and thus service connection is granted. However, there is no evidence linking any current left shoulder disability to service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his left shoulder disabilities was granted, with a 20 percent rating maintained for both conditions.