Shoulder Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's knee and neck disabilities are not related to his active service, but further examination is needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports.

The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown in service or within the first post-service year, and have not been linked to a disease or injury of service origin. Service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for low back, left shoulder, left knee, and stomach disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities are being remanded to allow for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Veteran's low back disability was rated at 20 percent prior to October 27, 2008. The left shoulder impingement syndrome was also rated at 20 percent prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current musculoskeletal disabilities, including left foot disability, low back disability, neck disability, left leg disability (including radiculopathy), left ankle disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral elbow disability, and bilateral hand disability are related to a motor vehicle accident during service. As such, these conditions have been granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a left knee injury has been withdrawn. The issues of maxillary sinusitis with retention cyst and right shoulder osteoarthritis are pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for left shoulder arthritis, left hip/leg arthritis, and groin muscle hernia.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD, hemorrhoids, and tinea versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis have been granted. The effective dates are as follows: PTSD from February 2, 2001; hemorrhoids from August 29, 2000; and tinea versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis from December 26, 2006.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service for most conditions, except for hepatitis C which was granted up to 30 percent prior to October 26, 2009.

The Veteran's left shoulder disorder is currently rated at 20 percent, effective January 8, 2010. The Board also granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for loss of teeth, bilateral knee condition, and left arm condition. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The VA has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting statements from the Veteran regarding his appeal, and the need for proper notification and development of claims. The application to reopen a claim for service connection for residuals of laceration to the left shin is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist, left wrist, right shoulder, and left shoulder disorders have been reopened. Bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as incurred in service.,Tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.