Shoulder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

All claims were dismissed without prejudice due to the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for skin disorder, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability. The claims for right knee, left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or link to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right shoulder strain and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis or functional loss.

The veteran was granted a 70% rating for PTSD, a 30% rating for GERD, and a 30% rating for migraines. The veteran's claims for right hand strain, right knee issues, left hand disability, and right shoulder disability were denied. The veteran was granted service connection for left shoulder arthritis.

The veteran's claims for a 100% rating for major depressive disorder and PTSD, TDIU, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status were granted.

The veteran's service connection claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, and lumbar spine disabilities have been granted.

The veteran is granted an increased 30 percent rating for left shoulder disability but denied a higher rating for right shoulder disability.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right ankle disabilities. The Board found that the VA should have obtained medical opinions on these conditions before making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, skin disorder, and shoulder disabilities were denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was remanded.

The appeal to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and xerostomia (dry mouth) is granted. Other claims are denied or remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis in the left knee and left shoulder due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's back, left hip, and left shoulder conditions. The decision was based on a motor vehicle accident during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for right shoulder scars and migraines.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, neck, right wrist, and left wrist disabilities due to a lack of consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his left shoulder disability and remanded other knee issues. The case is now back before the Board with new evaluations required.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for his increased rating for right shoulder disability has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.