Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for acne vulgaris and residuals of right shoulder surgery, finding no evidence of in-service treatment or continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and updated treatment records. The issues of increased rating for right shoulder disability and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him totally unemployable, as he is capable of performing sedentary employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and has scheduled a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and thus no jurisdiction remains to adjudicate the merits of the case.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability with acromioplasty and distal clavicle resection is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and his left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent. Both conditions are denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and cervical spine conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic orthopedic disabilities of the left ankle, knees, hips, hands, elbows, and shoulders have been denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active military service or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and review of outstanding VA medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities were denied. The VA found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability, which is rated at 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 5200 for limitation of motion, does not warrant a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of loss of head of the humerus, nonunion of the humerus, or fibrous union of the humerus. The maximum schedular evaluation available under this diagnostic code has been assigned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder tension, bilateral hearing loss, and cognitive disorder and neurotoxicity due to solvent exposure. The rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the first left rib, low back condition, and a shoulder disability as these conditions were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound, as he is able to perform most basic daily activities without assistance from others.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple joint pain, finding that his symptoms are due to known diagnoses and not related to his military service.

The Veteran's face, chest, arm, knee, and dental disabilities are not service-connected.,No current diagnosis was found for the Veteran's face or chest conditions. The right and left arms have mild degenerative changes with no current condition diagnosed. Right and left knees have severe osteoarthritic changes aggravated by trauma.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and ensure compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection of his left shoulder disability is pending.

The Board found no evidence linking the cause of the Veteran's death to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim.