Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of aggravation by service or incurrence due to the 1998 motor vehicle accident.

The veteran's left shoulder tendonitis is rated at 20 percent disabling since January 28, 2004. The other conditions are either not compensable or have been granted increased ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of current disabilities or that any present conditions are related to service.

The Board finds that the veteran's current neck and shoulder pain, including his diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, is not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension purposes was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for postoperative degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder and a right hand disorder secondary to this condition.

The veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a right total shoulder arthroplasty performed at VA in April 1996, and his claim is being remanded to consider new regulations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a grant of benefits in any of the issues.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues, including the evaluation of chondromalcia patella, service connection for brain damage, and claims under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for viral infection and right shoulder injury.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of fractured ankles, herniated cervical disc, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of multiple joints including hands, knees, and elbows. The underlying disorders were not shown to have worsened during active or inactive duty.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder and its relationship to service. The case will be returned for further adjudication.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a musculoskeletal disability of the left shoulder or chronic headaches that are service-connected. The evidence shows no in-service injury to these conditions and no current disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, neck injury, and headaches. Service connection for the neck injury is granted.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board found no evidence of chronic right shoulder or left ring finger disabilities during service, and denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder deltoid tendonitis does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability and granted service connection on a direct basis. The claims for tendonitis of the left elbow, acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability, sleep disorder, and fatigue were denied as not related to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a disability rating greater than 60 percent for his cervical spine condition and for entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support an increased rating or TDIU determination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of increased ratings for his right ulnar neuropathy and right wrist scar, as well as service connection for a low back disability and bilateral shoulder disability.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's left elbow injury residuals since May 14, 2002. The initial evaluation for his left shoulder injury is also granted.