Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's left ankle disability, cervical spine, left shoulder, and right foot disabilities. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for thrombocytopenia and found that the Veteran's in-service platelet count was low, leading to a current diagnosis of thrombocytopenia. The right shoulder disability claim remains pending as it is not fully adjudicated.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to inadequate medical examination and the need for further development regarding the Veteran's neck and cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's left shoulder condition is being remanded for a VA orthopedic examination to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee instability disabilities. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 12, 2006, for the grant of service connection for arthritis of the left shoulder was denied as there is no evidence that indicates any intent on his part to apply for compensation after a final disallowance in July 2001. The earliest date of receipt of a reopened claim was May 12, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. Service connection was also granted for pes planus (flat feet). An initial evaluation of 10 percent is assigned effective January 10, 2007.,The Veteran's pes planus is found to be aggravated by his service-connected plantar fasciitis.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a left testicle condition or right shoulder condition, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a video hearing before the Board at the RO level.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling an orthopedic examination to determine the etiology of the appellant's right shoulder disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right shoulder disorder is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a left shoulder injury with DJD and muscle atrophy, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to his inability to attend a previously scheduled in-person hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs clarification on the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorder, including a discussion of any in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder strain with recurrent dislocation has been rated at 20 percent since April 10, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder impingement syndrome, as well as right and left patellofemoral syndrome. The Veteran's complaints of shoulder pain in service were noted, with diagnoses including shoulder sprain/strain and tendonitis. Current X-rays showed no arthritis but MRIs revealed bilateral impingement syndrome. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue seeking an entitlement to evaluation in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back, bilateral shoulder, and neck disabilities are secondary to his service-connected Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis with impingement syndrome, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his right foot, knee, and shoulder disabilities. The evidence did not support a current disability in any of these conditions.