Shoulder Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's claimed IBS and right shoulder disability did not have a current diagnosis, and thus denied service connection for these conditions. For cervical strain, the Board determined that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has determined that there is no current disability associated with the veteran's claimed left elbow, shoulder, and wrist injuries. As such, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for muscle strain of the left shoulder (pectoralis major), to include a claim for torn muscles. The claim is therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed disabilities (knee, ankle, shoulder, hand, or back) incurred in service and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability does not warrant a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder disability, symptomatic flat feet, and degenerative arthritis in his feet. The evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted higher evaluations under the applicable rating criteria.,The current ratings of 20%, 10%, and 10% for the respective conditions are maintained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a right shoulder disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for degenerative disc and joint disease at L4-5 was granted with an initial rating of 40 percent but not more due to lack of evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left shoulder disorder and left deltoid atrophy, as well as his claim for TDIU. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The RO found that the service-connected scars and wounds did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, finding no evidence of such condition related to active duty or within one year post-service. The left shoulder separation is currently rated at 10%.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right shoulder and left knee disabilities, finding that a rating in excess of 20 percent was not warranted under applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claims for right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain, bilateral ear pain, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were all denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a left shoulder condition were denied. The right ankle condition claim is pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the unavailability of service medical records and the need for additional development, including notifying the veteran about alternative forms of evidence he can submit.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The veteran's current left shoulder disability is being evaluated for its relation to his military service.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for residuals of a cold injury to the feet, otosclerosis, hearing loss, or left shoulder condition.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a left eye disorder and granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for dysthymia and major depressive disorder. The other claims remain denied.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence linking current right shoulder or left leg disorders to service, and the over 40-year gap from separation until treatment for these conditions makes it unlikely they are related. Therefore, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a right shoulder disability or dysthymic disorder related to his military service.