Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 22, 2010. The appeal for increased ratings for other conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in a previous VA examination, and new treatment records are needed. The Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities will be evaluated for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative residuals of a right shoulder injury, with traumatic arthritis is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service connected disorders issue remains pending.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his bilateral shoulder degenerative joint disease were denied by the Board, with the issues being related to the periods of time from September 1, 2004 through March 13, 2006 and from March 14, 2006 onwards.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting left shoulder disability did not undergo an increase in severity during his active service and thus was not aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection for the left shoulder disability is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disorder did not manifest in service or for many years thereafter, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disability, cervical spine disabilities (both periods), and left shoulder disability. The evidence did not establish a chronic or new condition during active duty.

The Board determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder arthritis and tendonitis, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are not related to service.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his military service, including as due to an undiagnosed illness.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability was also denied as the schedular criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is more than the current 20 percent rating. The condition most nearly approximates limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of this claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and lost records. The case is returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for right shoulder bursitis on and after February 27, 2004 is being remanded due to the need to review additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment history.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder and right shoulder radiculitis are service-connected, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, right elbow, and shoulders. The evidence received since the previous denial was not new and material.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for infectious hepatitis and a right shoulder disability, but granted an increased rating for his left ankle fracture.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current diagnoses and his military service.