Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability has been reopened, but the issue remains denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to his current condition. The cervical spine disability was not incurred in service and is not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability does not meet the schedular threshold for TDIU, but more development is needed to determine if it results in unemployability.

The Board has determined that the August 2006 rating decision contained clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in denying service connection for a right shoulder disability, as the evidence showed arthritis of the right shoulder within one year of separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disorder and degenerative disc disease of the low back are secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The effective date issues are not before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board found that the reduction from a 20 percent disability rating to a 10 percent disability rating for right shoulder glenohumeral instability, status post posterior capsular repair was improper and restored the 20 percent disability rating as of October 1, 2011. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations and obtaining updated medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records. The issues on appeal are related to his service-connected conditions and a new shoulder disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the lack of post-service clinical records and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be re-adjudicated after all requested information is provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability is related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for a left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an updated assessment of his eligibility for vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits, given changes in his employment status and combined evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a new opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were contributory to his death.

The Board found no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused the Veteran's current low back, left shoulder, and right knee disabilities. The VA examiner opined that these conditions are more likely due to post-service repetitive traumas.

The Veteran's claimed conditions, including fibromyalgia and shoulder pain, are not related to service or any service-connected disability. The Board finds that the claims for these conditions must be denied.

The Veteran's right thumb disability is rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, and no additional rating is warranted.,VA compensation for a left shoulder scar with pain and numbness was denied as there is no evidence of direct fault on the part of VA.

The Board has granted an extension of the temporary total convalescence rating for the Veteran's right shoulder disability through November 30, 2009. The rating was originally assigned in September 2009 and extended to September 30, 2009. The decision is based on medical evidence showing continued need for physical therapy following surgery.

The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches have been rated at 50 percent, effective December 18, 2008. The right shoulder disability remains not service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking his current condition to an in-service injury. The cervical spine and right shoulder disorders are currently under consideration.