Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral arm numbness, back disability, and irritable bowel syndrome were denied as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions. The claim for right shoulder disability was not reopened due to the dishonorable discharge during his period of active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is not related to service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left foot disability warrants a higher initial rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of the grant of service connection. The Veteran's right shoulder and neck disorders remain in dispute.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and evidence from the Metropolitan Community Clinic. The claims for increased ratings for myositis of the upper back and right shoulder disability will be addressed in conjunction with these developments.

The Board denied service connection for impingement of a nerve and cervical spine disability, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various knee, shin splints, shoulder, finger fracture, and foot conditions have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of higher ratings based on current functional impairment or other diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for right shoulder scarring has been denied. The Veteran is still seeking a compensable rating for his left shoulder scars.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right shoulder disability, headaches, or dysplasia for which service connection can be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability, including a torn rotator cuff and arthritis, is not related to his active duty service. The evidence does not show any in-service injury or disease of the left shoulder, nor do symptoms manifest until after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination and missing treatment records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left shoulder disorder will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current left shoulder strain is less likely caused by his service due to a congenital deformity (Sprengel's Deformity) documented in service records.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his right and left shoulder disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for a breathing disability (asthma) and mechanical low back pain, but denied service connection for hearing loss disability and left shoulder disability due to lack of evidence meeting VA criteria for hearing loss disability and insufficient objective findings for the claimed left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate examination reports and conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for scheduling a travel board hearing. The Board will not make any determination on the merits of his claims until after this hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right shoulder disability. The TDIU claim will also be addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a Travel Board hearing before a third Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal involves two issues: a claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of a right total knee arthoplasty and a request to restore the prior rating for his service-connected right shoulder disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these claims.

The Board has determined that there is no current right ankle disability and thus, service connection for a right ankle disorder cannot be granted.