Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims, including a review of the medical records and an examination to determine if any current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and right shoulder disability are not related to his service, thus denying these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service medical records from the veteran's active duty period in 2001-2003 and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently has right shoulder and left knee disorders related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to scheduling issues, including a need for another travel Board hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the veteran's left shoulder disability, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The VA determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes a separation and resection of the distal clavicle, does not warrant an evaluation higher than 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition, nicotine dependency, and sinus headaches. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board found that the appellant's preexisting right shoulder disorder existed prior to service and did not increase in severity during his period of active duty for training, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran is not entitled to a second allowance for an automobile conveyance as he had already received such a benefit in 1968.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current heart disorder, back disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, or residuals of asbestos exposure. The claim for PTSD is denied as there is no credible evidence supporting the occurrence of an in-service stressor.

The appellant is seeking a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected right shoulder impingement, currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hip, low back, and right shoulder disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left shoulder symptoms are likely a result of an inservice injury in 1995, granting service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the M&ROC for clarification and initial consideration of his claims, including skin cancer which was not addressed in the previous rating decision.

The veteran seeks service connection for a left shoulder disability, including arthritis. The RO has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and provide an examination to determine if his current condition is related to service or his service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left forearm.

The Board has granted service connection for generalized joint pain of the shoulders and wrists due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that these conditions are related to service. The wrists issue is pending as there are no significant findings in the record.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a back disorder. The veteran's current medical records, including those from Dr. Skinner, indicate possible links between his current musculoskeletal complaints and his military experience in Vietnam. However, additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are causally related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The VA has determined that the veteran's traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder AC joint does not warrant a higher rating based on current evidence and regulations.