Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as of July 14, 2009. His combined disability rating is 80 percent with consideration of the bilateral factor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected back and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability, including a tumor of the humerus and osteoarthritis, did not have its onset during service or within one year after separation. The disability is also unrelated to any in-service injury or event.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for service connection for a left arm/shoulder disorder before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by impingement syndrome and arthritis, has been rated at 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection. The rating is based on limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals on the issues of entitlement to service connection for left shoulder injury, left knee injury, and residuals of fractured right thumb.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, left wrist burn scar, digestive disorder, sleep disorder, and ED as secondary to hypertension. The remaining issues of service connection have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for an orthopedic examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a heart disorder, hypertension, or other claimed conditions during service or within one year post-service. Service connection was not granted for any condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the service-connected left shoulder disability beginning on July 6, 2010. The Veteran's symptoms include pain and limited range of motion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left shoulder, and back conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development including confirmation of National Guard service dates and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination and to obtain her complete VA treatment records from December 2006 to present. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including degenerative joint disease and recurrent dislocation with scar, is currently rated at 50 percent. The Board has granted a full grant of the benefit sought for TDIU due to his service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and found that the right shoulder disorder is related to military service. The claim for Hepatitis B was not substantiated.

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome was previously rated at 30 percent, but has since been reduced to 20 percent effective June 1, 2007. The Board finds that the reduction from 30 percent to 20 percent was proper as there was improvement in his range of motion and ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right shoulder disability, which she contends is related to her service-connected lumbosacral strain. The Board has ordered another examination and remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disorder and right knee disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty military service.

The Board found no current diagnosed bilateral knee or right shoulder disability and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.