The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his right elbow and shoulder disabilities, as well as a claim for an increased rating for his cervical spine disability. The evidence did not meet the criteria for any of these claims.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records provided no evidence that the Veteran's conditions met the criteria for a compensable or higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Fasciotomy of the right elbow, Right shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1100544
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for IVDS with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right elbow dislocation, right shoulder dislocation, and bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy as untimely. The appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied due to clear and unmistakable evidence that it preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right shoulder condition and his in-service injury. The Veteran contends that he incurred a right shoulder dislocation during service, which resulted in ongoing pain and instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities have been rated based on their current manifestations, and the Board has remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to higher initial ratings for right and left shoulder dislocations due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking increased disability ratings.
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