Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, arthritis of the bilateral hands, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depression). The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss or tinnitus related to service, and his left shoulder and back disabilities are not shown to be due to military service.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including providing a Kent compliant notice letter to inform the Veteran of what evidence would be new and material and necessary to substantiate his service connection claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current heart disorder, right shoulder injury and AC separation, left testicle epididymitis, residuals of fractured nose, or mole on the left arm. Additionally, the initial compensable evaluations for hallux valgus in both feet were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted, with the right shoulder strain rated at 10 percent effective February 23, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his treatment records from the Manhattan VAMC.

The Board denied service connection for a pinched nerve and an increased rating for the Veteran's left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claim was based on direct evidence rather than any presumption or secondary condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a facial dermatological disability and residuals of cold injury affecting his lower back, neck, and shoulders. The appeal will be remanded to allow the VA to schedule him for a videoconference hearing and ensure compliance with all VCAA requirements.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for arthritis, bursitis of the left shoulder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again after a previous denial.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and cyst removal residuals, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits decisions. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including an orthopedic examination to determine the etiology of his claimed low back disorder, left shoulder impingement syndrome, left knee disorder, and right leg cellulitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current back disability and left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for PTSD and a shell fragment wound to the left shoulder with scar and residual posttraumatic degenerative arthrosis was denied. The initial rating of 10 percent for the shell fragment wound is upheld.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including residuals of fracture of left arm (excluding service-connected left elbow), right knee disability, residuals of injury to left fingers and hand, upper back disability, residuals of right hip fracture, and left shoulder disability, were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's low back disorder, left hip arthritis (status post total hip replacement), and right hip arthritis (status post total hip replacement) have been granted service connection.,Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder has not been established.