Shoulder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues.

The veteran's lumbosacral strain with a fracture at L1 is rated as 30 percent disabling, and his right shoulder injury is rated as 10 percent disabling. The RO must remand the case for further development to obtain medical records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for cervical spine and left shoulder disabilities have been denied. The RO has assigned the highest possible schedular ratings based on the severity of his conditions.

The Board finds that the veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and residuals of right shoulder injury are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claims for service connection are granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred during service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The RO found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claims for right shoulder, ankle fracture, and low back disorders.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a rating in excess of 20 percent for his cervical spine disorder, as well as his claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder. The RO assigned an effective date of March 18, 1999, for the award of service connection for a cervical spine disorder.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a diagnosed right shoulder disorder and did not suffer an injury or disease of the right shoulder in service. Competent medical evidence also did not relate a right shoulder disorder to the veteran's military service.

The veteran's arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder, left hip, right hand, and left hand are all rated at 10 percent. The rating for arthritis of the right shoulder has been increased to 30 percent effective November 23, 2002.

The Board has determined that the veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension on account of the need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran seeks service connection for a right shoulder disability. The case is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for further development, including obtaining statements from the veteran's wife and mother.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder separation, left shoulder separation, and residuals of right 5th finger fracture. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of left 3rd middle finger fracture was also denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability, but denied reopening of his claim for left shoulder disability.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the current right ankle disability is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records from service and determining if any diagnosed conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice and scheduling for a Travel Board hearing. The RO must ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) by providing appropriate notice and readjudicating the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, tuberculosis, a right shoulder condition, and an allergic reaction. The veteran did not meet the criteria for these conditions based on his service records.