Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed left shoulder disability, and the Board finds that any current symptoms are less likely than not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found no evidence to support a relationship between the Veteran's current left shoulder osteoarthritis and his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back, left shoulder, and left knee disabilities are likely related to his military service. The evidence supports a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of left shoulder and left elbow disabilities, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's diagnosed low back disorder, specifically myofascial lumbar syndrome, was incurred during service. The Board finds that the Veteran also incurred bilateral shoulder disorders (left and right) during service.

The Board found no evidence of a torn meniscus or chronic right knee disorder, cholecystitis, chrondromalacia, lipoma on the right shoulder, cervical spine disorder, tendonitis of the feet, or DeQuervain's tendonitis of the left hand that were incurred in service. The Veteran did not provide credible lay assertions linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and left ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a tropical blood disease and left shoulder disorder, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board also found that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was initially rated at 30 percent from March 29, 2005 to September 25, 2006. The claim for an increased evaluation remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a Social and Industrial Survey to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with depressive disorder and cervical strain, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The VA has determined that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's appeal is not about service connection and thus does not address any of his claims for service connection. The case must be remanded to schedule a videoconference hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied the Veteran's claims for a leg disorder and a right shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, including DJD and mild shoulder impingement syndrome, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hand and finger disabilities, as well as his bilateral shoulder disabilities, did not originate during service or due to any incident of active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus. The issue of entitlement to a temporary total disability rating due to convalescence is pending as there was a notice of disagreement, but no statement of the case has been issued yet. The right shoulder disability claim remains under review.