Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated as 10 percent prior to February 9, 2011 and as 20 percent as of May 1, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD, gunshot wound residuals, and eczematoid dermatitis are being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Board is remanding the claim to determine if the Veteran's left shoulder disorder is related to his service-connected right shoulder disability and whether he had a pre-existing condition prior to his active duty.

The Veteran's headaches have been found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral shoulder bursitis and bilateral knee arthritis, as the previous VA examination did not provide sufficient etiological opinions.

The Board has found that VA has not completed its duty to assist and is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining command history for USS Dyess and deck logs for Jacksonville, Florida.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities are not service-connected as they are not causally or etiologically related to his active military service. The VA examiner opined that the current degenerative joint disease of both shoulders is more likely due to the Veteran's job and a previous injury, rather than any connection with his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disability and right shoulder disability are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right shoulder disorder is not related to his military service or any incident therein, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The appeal for service connection of a bilateral knee disability, left shoulder disability, and an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to January 25, 2010, has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder DJD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability was dismissed as the appellant indicated satisfaction with the current rating.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 10 percent, and service connection for non-cardiac chest pain and left shoulder spasm has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back, cervical spine, and left shoulder disorders are related to his military service injury in April 1999. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities are found to be related to his active service, with the neck disability also being connected to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent is denied for GERD prior to May 5, 2010, and a rating in excess of 10 percent is granted from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee and shoulder disorders were not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of such during his military service or at his separation examination. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right shoulder or low back disability that is related to his military service. The evidence shows no in-service injury, and there is insufficient competent medical evidence to establish a nexus between any current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back condition and left shoulder condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a separate upper extremity disorder other than an undiagnosed cervical spine disorder manifested by pain and numbness of the arms and shoulders was denied. His claims for higher initial ratings for lumbosacral strain, bilateral pes planus, and acne were also denied.