Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on his audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that the remand directives with respect to the claims for left shoulder and right knee disorders were not substantially complied with due to deficiencies in the VA compensation examination opinions and rationales. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings, as well as an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to cervical spine degenerative intervertebral disc disease with left upper radiculopathy, residuals of left shoulder decompression with impingement, and bilateral knee arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of in-service herbicide exposure or other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits of his claims has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding bilateral total knee replacements and left shoulder surgery.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and IVDS of the lumbar spine.,Service connection was denied for residuals of a neck injury, as well as residuals of bilateral shoulder injuries.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, back disorder, bilateral shoulder degenerative joint disease, and higher ratings for residuals of TBI and residuals of TBI with tension-type headaches.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including bilateral hip disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, neck disorder, upper back pain disorder, and liver disorder. The decision is final as the Veteran did not appeal it.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to October 13, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids, denied all other claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a neck disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, migraines, and other conditions have prevented her from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of his claims, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and determining the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee and shoulder disabilities, and right hand neuropathy.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding a seizure disorder, memory loss, or left shoulder disability was incurred in service or related to any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and the preponderance of evidence is against his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a right knee disability was denied as there is no current evidence of such a condition.,New and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for left shoulder, upper back, and right great toe disabilities.,Service connection for an upper back disability was previously denied due to lack of evidence of a chronic disability at the time of the April 2003 rating decision.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left shoulder, thigh, low back, and hip disabilities. The case is being remanded to allow for a thorough review of VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorders, including arthritis of the left shoulder and strain of the right shoulder, were not incurred in service and are not otherwise etiologically related to service. As such, the claims for service connection have been denied.