Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right elbow disorder and right shoulder tendonitis were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. The claim for TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability required a temporary total rating for convalescence from July 18, 2005 to October 11, 2005. The Board has determined that the extension of this rating through October 2005 is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that his right shoulder disorder, hypertension, and acid reflux disease are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left shoulder disability was granted, with a 20 percent disability rating assigned. A separate 10 percent disability rating was also granted for neurological symptoms associated with the condition.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD is remanded due to a lack of timely substantive appeal. The cases related to lumbar spine disorder and bilateral shoulder disorder are also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection of a right shoulder disorder and granted it, based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone would cause him to be unemployable. The appeal is now pending again with the AMC/RO.

The Veteran's current residuals of a left shoulder injury are related to his period of active military service, and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board found that there is no evidence linking the appellant's degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, elbow and arm to his military service or a service-connected disability. The claim was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder and left knee disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,However, the Veteran's right elbow disability was incurred in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, left knee, and left shoulder disorders. The claim for low back disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's disabilities, while disabling, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and hip disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar disc disease, residuals of a right shoulder injury, and residuals of a right knee injury. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against these claims as there is no current diagnosis or competent medical opinion linking any current disabilities to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral shoulder disorder is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and conduct an appropriate examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back and left shoulder disabilities will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.