Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including residuals of colon cancer, right shoulder disability, left testicle disability, bronchitis/asthma, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and heart disability. The appeals were based on new and material evidence for residuals of colon cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder degenerative joint disease is not related to his military service and has denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's left shoulder, which had undergone arthroplasty, was not characterized by nonunion of the clavicle or scapula with loose movement. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5203.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral shoulder and cervical spine disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of an injury or disease during service, nor is there credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disorders, left shoulder disorder, and neck disorder. The hiatal hernia was not addressed as it is a separate issue.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder disability from September 1, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and potential exposure during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a right shoulder disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied service connection for a left arm disability, bilateral shoulder disability with impairment of arm function, and did not reopen the claim for right arm disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for an orthopedic examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to or aggravated by his service-connected deviated nasal septum. The claim for arthritis of multiple joints was remanded and will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder and hand injuries, require regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and chores.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claims for residuals of left lower extremity trauma, including scars and right shoulder disability. The original claim was denied in June 2001 due to lack of evidence of a current disability. New evidence received since then supports reopening these claims.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent right shoulder dislocations in 1981. The Veteran attempted to reopen his claim multiple times, but did not provide new and material evidence. This decision is considered a mixed result as some issues were granted (the reopening of the claim) while others were not addressed.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is presumed to have been incurred during active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims were denied as his right shoulder disability, psoriasis, and ankle disabilities are not service-connected. The decision did not address the claim for psoriatic arthritis of the bilateral hands.

The Veteran's period of service from January 2002 to March 2002 was for initial active duty training (ACDUTRA) and not considered 'active duty' for purposes of Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits, as it did not meet the statutory definition. The Veteran is therefore ineligible for these benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for his right shoulder disability prior to August 20, 2005 was withdrawn. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion at shoulder level prior to this date.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left knee injury, low back disorder, bilateral shoulder disorders, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome (RLS), and sinusitis. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are not related to military service.