Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder impingement syndrome with postoperative residuals are denied as the current ratings adequately reflect his disability levels.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied. The right shoulder disability received a temporary 100% evaluation from April 25, 2011 based on surgical treatment necessitating convalescence and has been assigned a 20% evaluation since October 1, 2011. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating was granted to 30%, effective December 1, 2011. The right shoulder disability remains rated at 20% from June 1, 2008 to April 24, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a copy of the June 2012 examination report and any VA treatment records. The claims for left ulnar neuropathy and right wrist disability are also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service records and need for medical opinions regarding the etiology of his atrial fibrillation and left shoulder disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound of the right shoulder have been rated at 20 percent since July 12, 2007. The RO found that there was limitation of motion to shoulder level, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.

The Veteran's left shoulder disorder does not warrant an evaluation in excess of the currently assigned 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's right knee disability, evaluated based on limitation of motion, also does not warrant an evaluation in excess of the currently assigned 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including provision of a new VA examination to address service connection claims and an opinion regarding entitlement to TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include right shoulder disability, PTSD, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including residuals of a skeletal injury to include the low back, shoulders and neck, bilateral knee disabilities, and mild symphysis of the pelvis, did not have onset during or as a result of service. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted and assigned effective dates of March 3, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are reopened, but the Board is unable to grant any of his pending claims due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing. The issues of service connection and TDIU remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current left shoulder disability and his complaints of pain were not attributed to any current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right or left shoulder disability that is related to his military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed back and left shoulder disorders, including a lack of in-service documentation. The Veteran will be provided with additional examinations and records.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that they were not related to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has reopened multiple service connection claims but denied some of them due to lack of new and material evidence. The effective dates for certain benefits have been adjusted, while others remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities and a TDIU rating are also being addressed.