Shoulder Board decisions

The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, and colon polyps were granted. The claims for bowel obstruction, exposure to asbestos, shingles, and chest pain are not on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to outstanding medical records.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD, and degenerative joint disease of the low back were denied. The claim for increased disability rating for shoulder arthritis was also denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of new evidence. The veteran's lumbar, cervical spine, and left shoulder disorders are being evaluated in light of their potential service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical records related to the veteran's claimed disabilities. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are being reviewed.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to several issues, including obtaining legible copies of medical records from Dr. E. M., providing a more thorough explanation for the denial of higher ratings, and sending VCAA notice.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of an injury to the head and shoulders, a right knee disorder, and a right fifth finger injury. The claim for a left foot disorder is remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine have been denied. The claim for hypertension has also been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability and bilateral hand disabilities are not related to his period of service, and thus denied these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's right shoulder and low back disabilities do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent throughout the course of this appeal.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected right shoulder injury with biceps tendonitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain with recurrent dislocations, but denied service connection for leg cramps and left shoulder disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left shoulder blade injury, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of a left shoulder condition, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a neck disorder, headache disorder, and left shoulder disorder. The conditions are not related to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims of service connection for skin, psychiatric and shoulder disabilities as new and material evidence has been received. The RO denied these claims in October 1996 based on lack of current disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not establish a nexus between the veteran's current hip and shoulder disorders and his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection have been denied.