Shoulder Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.,Service connection for a psychiatric condition was also denied, with the examiner finding that the adjustment disorder with anxiety did not have its onset in service and was not related to any service-connected disability.

The veteran seeks service connection for hearing loss and various other conditions. The RO has remanded the case to obtain additional records and conduct examinations.,The veteran claims service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of the hands, ankles, shoulders, and back, which he attributes to in-service exposure to humidity in Vietnam. He also seeks service connection for a psychiatric disability (likely depression) and benign prostatic hypertrophy due to herbicide exposure during service.,The veteran asserts that his current psychiatric condition is related to an in-service diagnosis of depression. The RO has requested clarification on whether the veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which would require further development.,The veteran claims service connection for myocardial infarctions and coronary artery disease, with a suggestion that these conditions may be secondary to his psychiatric disability. He also seeks service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy due to herbicide exposure during service.,The veteran asserts that he was exposed to noise while serving as a policeman in the Air Force, which could potentially relate to his current hearing loss.

The Board has ordered additional development of the claims due to incomplete records and need for medical examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition and increased ratings for lumbar strain and cervical strain, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current bilateral knee and left shoulder disabilities are related to his service.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, and has found that tinnitus was incurred during active service. The veteran's current claim is denied as his left shoulder disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral shoulder disability is not related to his active military service and denied both direct service connection as well as secondary service connection based on his left ankle and left elbow disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, hypertension and bilateral vision problems are not service-connected, arthritis of the lumbar spine, right ankle disorder, and right shoulder disorder are granted with a 30 percent rating each. Dermatitis was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence, including for a VA examination regarding the etiology of the veteran's right shoulder disorder and for an additional VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records from the veteran's treatment at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right shoulder, neck, or back injuries and these conditions were not incurred in service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board denied service connection for Lyme disease, joint pains of the hands, wrists, elbows, right shoulder, and weakness of the legs. The veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence showing a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for arthritis or other disability of the back, right hip, knees, and right shoulder. The veteran's current diagnoses do not support a finding that she currently suffers from these conditions. Service connection was granted for tinnitus incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents used in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that there is sufficient evidence to grant service connection for a lung condition manifested by shortness of breath, as due to an undiagnosed illness. The other claims have been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder strain, sinus infection, headaches, low back disorder, and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board found no evidence to support the claim of service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome, as it was not incurred or aggravated by active duty and is unrelated to a service-connected condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's request for a higher initial rating of 10% for his right shoulder disability, finding that the evidence does not show limitation to shoulder level and considering functional impairment due to pain. The preponderance of the evidence is against granting an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and VA treatment records. The veteran's right shoulder and neck conditions are to be evaluated by a VA examiner.