Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings for her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for melanoma of the left shoulder, basal cell carcinoma of the neck and facial region, mass on the right adrenal gland, and enlarged prostate.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims.

The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the extent and etiology of any residuals of the Veteran's left shoulder injury.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability warranted a rating of 20 percent prior to February 9, 2004, and no higher from that date. The claims for service connection for neck and upper back disabilities were denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis and a right arm disability were denied, as there was no evidence of current conditions. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and other related issues, is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder disability as there was no competent evidence relating it to his service or a service-connected condition. The Board also found that the veteran's left shoulder disability warranted a 30 percent rating.

The veteran was granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, and denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left shoulder strain. The claim for an increased evaluation for right carpal tunnel syndrome was not decided.

The Board denied the Veteran's applications to reopen claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, varicose veins of both lower extremities, right shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left shoulder, depression, and bilateral hip disabilities are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, left shoulder disability, hypertension, and low back disability as the preponderance of evidence was against a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active duty. The claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was not addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound of the left shoulder and arm is not manifested by actual loss of use of the left shoulder and arm, and his major depression is manifested by occupational and social impairment with an occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of an inability to perform occupational tasks. The Veteran's combined disability rating does not preclude him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for right knee and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded for additional VA examinations.

The case was remanded for additional medical examination to assess the Veteran's disability, including functional losses due to pain and other symptoms.

The appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and examinations for the remaining issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused the current condition, and no medical nexus between the veteran's military service and his current left shoulder disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding, a bilateral hip condition, a right shoulder condition, and a bilateral wrist condition as there was no evidence of current diagnoses or a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a low back condition, and bilateral knee condition as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, to include as neuritis; personality disorder; and an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder and anxiety disorder were denied because there was no evidence of a current disability or that any claimed condition is related to his active military service.

The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for the service-connected right chronic rotator cuff injury and post-operative left shoulder impingement syndrome, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.