Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, TMJ, and other conditions are being considered. The Board has found the evidence to be in equipoise on whether these disorders were incurred during service.,Service connection is granted for a lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability did not have its onset in service or for many years thereafter, and that there is no evidence relating any current right shoulder disability to active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disorder and its relationship to her service-connected cervical discectomy.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury and did not reopen the claim for tuberculosis. The Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service injuries are deemed not credible, and no new evidence has been submitted that would raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder degeneration was not sustained during service and is not related to any injury or illness incurred during service. Therefore, his claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for the reduction of evaluations for various service-connected conditions has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder and right ankle disabilities are not related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee, elbow, hip, shoulder, and hand disabilities are related to his active service. The evidence supports a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for a bilateral arm disability, right ear disability, residuals of a head injury, and dental disability prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is service-connected and his GERD rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, as well as a VA examination to address the etiology of his claimed disabilities. The issues on appeal include service connection claims for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including his lumbar and cervical spine conditions, knee disorders, foot disorder, migraines, PTSD, psychiatric disorders, shoulder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, chest tightness, and chronic fatigue. The appeals were not granted as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating schedules.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorder, as well as his lumbosacral strain and muscle hernia of the right tibia. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and found that new evidence supports a finding of direct service connection. The Veteran's current right shoulder disability is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure, but is related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back and right shoulder conditions are related to his military service, granting service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and arthritis of the right shoulder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders are not related to service, and thus denied her claims for service connection.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been rated at 10 percent since February 22, 2007. The current rating is appropriate as the evidence shows that his range of motion does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical opinions and seeking relevant records. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for lumbar strain, right knee strain, and right shoulder strain from December 30, 2008 were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.