Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's initial rating for a supraspinatus tear of the right shoulder is being remanded due to concerns about worsening symptoms and the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran's service records do not show any hip or shoulder disorders. There is no current evidence of a chronic disability involving the hips or shoulders that can be attributed to her Gulf War service.

The Veteran's combined rating of 70 percent for his service-connected disabilities meets the criteria for a TDIU, as he is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his right shoulder disability. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disorder will also be addressed in a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance or is housebound due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his range of motion does not more nearly approximate limitation to 25 degrees from the side.

The Veteran's initial right shoulder disability was granted with a noncompensable rating, and the Board later increased it to 10 percent effective January 21, 2003. The case is remanded for further development regarding the evaluation of post-surgical scars.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims on appeal can be decided. Specifically, VA medical examinations are required for tinnitus and right shoulder/bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to need for additional development, including a new examination and clarification of the August 2013 opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected right shoulder and right elbow disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for arthritis of the right shoulder, or a rating in excess of 10 percent for arthritis of the right elbow.

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

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities were aggravated by his service-connected residuals of low back strain.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by pain and limited range of motion to the shoulder level, meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder and a respiratory disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require aid and attendance of another person, as his need for assistance is primarily due to his seizure disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.