Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for left shoulder and left knee disorders, but is remanding these claims to the RO for further development. The claim for service connection for a left hip disorder remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, neurological disability of the right arm, and right shoulder disability. The evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on July 6, 2010 at MCSA for left shoulder pain were not authorized in advance by VA and did not meet the eligibility criteria under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1728 or 38 C.F.R. § 17.120.

The Board denied restoration of service connection for a right shoulder injury, concluding that the evidence showed a pre-existing condition prior to military service and no aggravation during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed right shoulder disability and therefore, service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.

The Board found no current left shoulder disability and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, left leg length discrepancy, and low back disability. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease resulting in these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn, thus these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA orthopedic examination to assess the current nature, extent, and severity of his right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability rating for right shoulder capsulitis was denied. The appeal is based on the denial of a higher initial rating, not service connection.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including back pain, sciatica, shoulder issues, and hemorrhoids. The VA is directed to obtain all relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran for appropriate examinations to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's right shoulder shell fragment wound was granted a rating of 30 percent effective July 8, 2012. The left forearm shell fragment wound remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for his right shoulder rotator cuff repair is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The case will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (RO) for review and preparation of an supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder. The effective dates for these disabilities are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus is 10 percent, which the Veteran already receives.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability, including degenerative joint disease, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to an injury or event of service origin.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to issues related to consent and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing cervical spine/shoulder muscle disability was aggravated by his military service, and thus service connection is granted.