Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and left shoulder and left hand disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for residuals of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and associated conditions, but her original claim was denied in November 1994. The appeal is currently remanded to consider whether the 1994 denial is final and if additional evidence supports a non-finality determination.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder disorder and cervical spine disorder, with a separate 20 percent rating assigned for each. The claim for TDIU was also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability, and denied service connection for his right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including new VA examinations and consideration of his service connection claims.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS was found to be related to his active service. The Board granted service connection for this condition and remanded the remaining issues of right shoulder, left knee, and right foot disabilities.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to falls caused by her unstable and giving way left knee, which qualifies for secondary service connection. The claim for an increased rating of the left knee disability remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to inadequate development of medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals concerning the claims of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for neck and right shoulder injuries, as well as the Veteran's claim of increased rating for his left knee disability. The decision also dismissed his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's chronic right shoulder bursitis was found to have its onset in service, and he is now granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD and right shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment, without considering his age and nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis with an effective date of August 23, 2000 and a rating of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding records and clarification of certain diagnoses.

The Board found that the Veteran did not exhibit a right shoulder disability in service, arthritis was not manifested to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and a right shoulder disability is not etiologically related to any injury or disease during the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptations.

The Veteran's low back, right shoulder, bilateral hip, and left foot disabilities are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to consider VA treatment records from the Amarillo VAMC, and the case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for muscle groups and scars of the right shoulder was denied as there is no evidence of tenderness, ulceration or pain on examination.