Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including headaches, bilateral pes planus, erectile dysfunction, and others, as the evidence did not support a conclusion that these disabilities were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right shoulder and right wrist disability as further development is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or an earlier effective date.

The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder disability based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for left (dominant) shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence was in approximate balance to show limitation of motion midway between side and shoulder level during flare-ups.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his left shoulder disability, as the evidence did not support an increased rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a right shoulder condition, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting an in-service incurrence or relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and a stomach disorder, but granted a 10 percent rating for a right anterior neck scar, status-post thyroidectomy, and a separate 10 percent rating for hypothyroidism.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tear, fibromyalgia, and an eyesight condition due to a lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The effective date for the left knee disability was denied as of March 24, 2008, and a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome was also denied.

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates, service connection for various conditions, and remanded some issues for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hand, bilateral knee, low back, and bilateral shoulder disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to his active service.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of various conditions and readjudicated the claim for a left wrist condition, finding new and relevant evidence. The appeal for PTSD was dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a misunderstanding or miscommunication regarding scheduled examinations and outstanding relevant VA treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder disability based on new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraine headaches, a right shoulder disability, and PTSD to correct duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for right hip, right wrist, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee strains based on the Veteran's in-service activities as a parachutist.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for radiculopathy, right lower extremity (RLE), sciatic nerve, and remanded the claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, and remanded the claims for residuals of a head injury, memory loss, major depressive disorder (depression), right hip strain, and a right shoulder condition due to deficiencies in the evidence.