Shoulder Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and left leg/foot disorder did not manifest during his active duty service. The evidence does not support a causal relationship between these disorders and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed disabilities as a result of service or secondary to a service-connected disability, and therefore, denied all claims for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic knee or shoulder disability in service, and the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that any current bilateral knee disorder or right shoulder disorder is related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder condition was not incurred during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of current disabilities for the right shoulder, low back, or right leg (including arthritis of the right knee). The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence to support these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right shoulder, and neck disorders are denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service. The VA examiner opined that any current back disorder is less likely than not related to active duty.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disability, left ankle disorder, and residuals of Achilles tendon repair. The Veteran did not receive a compensable rating for these conditions.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities, which he believes are related to his service-connected right forearm and left thumb disabilities. The Board has determined that additional medical development is needed before the claim can be adjudicated.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right shoulder clavicle and scapula injury (right shoulder condition) and athlete's foot, as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability is granted with a 30 percent rating, effective from March 1997. The RO also increased the ratings for high blood pressure and diabetic retinopathy of both eyes.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues except the ones related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these remaining issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in needing regular aid and attendance of another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for reactive arthritis/synovitis affecting multiple joints and astigmatism due to medication secondary to reactive arthritis/synovitis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left shoulder adhesive capsulitis, effective from January 1997.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete service treatment records.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his right and left shoulder disabilities have been granted, but the claims are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found no current diagnosis of polymyalgia, CFS, or any other claimed conditions. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's right shoulder bursitis and degenerative joint disease are not related to his service, nor are they secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.,Similarly, the Veteran's chronic right trapezial strain with related cervical strain superimposed on degenerative joint disease is not related to his service, nor is it secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent as of March 29, 2007. The Veteran was granted an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability.