Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted a rating in excess of the currently assigned disability ratings.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, diagnosed as rotator cuff tear, is found to be secondary to his service-connected left leg and left foot disabilities. His pes planus of the left foot has been rated at 20 percent since November 7, 2014.

The Veteran's left knee disability is found to be at least as likely as not aggravated by service.,The Veteran's low back disability is found to be at least as likely as not incurred during active duty for training.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled VA examination and because additional medical records are needed.

The Veteran's initial rating claims for his service-connected bilateral shoulder, wrist, hand, and elbow disabilities have been denied. The Veteran was granted compensable ratings for degenerative arthritis of the right and left hands, as well as initial ratings of 10 percent each for his elbows and wrists.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder SLAP tear and resulting impingement are not related to his service-connected acromioclavicular joint arthritis. The effective date for the grant of service connection for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint arthritis is denied, as it predates the earliest date of claim. The Board also found that a higher disability rating for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint arthritis is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claims by his representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back disorder, splenectomy, collapsed lung, left shoulder disorder, pelvis fracture, nerve damage of the neck, and nerve damage of the right hip. The decision found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between these disorders and her military service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a right shoulder disorder, rheumatoid factor, and heart disorder effective from September 9, 2010. The claims were based on the Veteran's statements of having these conditions since at least 1992.

The Board found no evidence of a right shoulder injury during service and concluded that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is not related to his active duty. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's left shoulder arthritis is not related to service, but rather to a post-service work injury.,There is no evidence linking the current left hip pain to any period of service. The Veteran's current left hip pain is more likely due to smoking and obesity.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by tendonitis with chronic impingement syndrome, was rated at 20 percent effective October 25, 2010. The rating was increased to 40 percent effective January 25, 2012.,Compensation for scarring related to the right shoulder disability remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various disabilities, including upper cervical strain, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, bilateral hearing loss, and several psychiatric, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions. The Board has ordered a remand to address these issues due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including right shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, left hip, and knee disorders, as well as a right thumb cyst and numbness in the arms and feet, were denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues with communication and missing records, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his claimed disabilities are related to exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and erectile dysfunction are both found to be related to his service-connected PTSD. The Board grants the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for new VA examinations. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, hammer toes of the feet, and status post left bunionectomy will be evaluated.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records related to the Veteran's right shoulder surgery and treatment for her neck and right shoulder disability. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not that the current disabilities began in service, were caused by service, or are otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and a separate rating of 20 percent for instability has been granted.,For the left shoulder, a 30 percent rating remains in effect, with a separate rating of 20 percent for instability also being granted.