Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, PTSD, and a back/neck disability. The decision found that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and that any current disabilities were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including a new VA examination and consideration of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn with respect to the claims for left shoulder disability and low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling updated VA examinations and providing appropriate VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) records and other pertinent medical records. The claims will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's right shoulder traumatic arthritis is rated at 60 percent, the maximum schedular rating available.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, back disability, right shoulder disability, hypertension, and residuals of frozen feet are all granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, a left shoulder disorder, and the Veteran's right shoulder and low back disorders due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of his claims, including the need for VA examinations and obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder sprain is secondary to his service-connected right rotator cuff impingement syndrome, warranting a grant of service connection. The initial rating for the right rotator cuff impingement syndrome remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's initial claim for a right shoulder disorder was denied, and he is seeking an increased evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass graft does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, and he is not in need of regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, with a rating of 20 percent for the gunshot wound to the left foot effective from April 15, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA compensation examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sinusitis and right shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, bilateral shoulder, and right hand conditions are not related to service or a service-connected disability. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for restoration of ratings for his right shoulder disability and residuals of a fracture of the right little finger were denied as there was no evidence showing an actual change in the disabilities that would warrant restoring the previous ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is less likely than not related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, a right leg disability (other than radiculopathy), and headaches.,There is no evidence of any current disabilities related to the motor vehicle accident in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral ankle disorder, right knee disorder, low back disorder, and right shoulder disorder are all service-connected.