60 percent for left upper extremity weakness [DENIED]; 40 percent for left lower extremity weakness, residuals of stroke associated with diabetes [GRANTED]; TDIU [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160509


Citation Nr: 18160509 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 10-36 789 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for left upper extremity weakness, residuals of stroke associated with diabetes (diabetes) mellitus, type II, is denied. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of…

A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to May 10, 2001 [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160510


Citation Nr: 18160510 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 08-01 742 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to May 10, 2001, is denied. FINDING OF FACT Prior to May 10, 2001, Veteran’s service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to…

Injury to the left elbow with avulsion bone fragments of the distal humerus [DENIED]; left elbow disability based on limitation of supination and pronation [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160512


Citation Nr: 18160512 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 08-20 784 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER For the entire appeal period (exclusive of a period of a temporary total evaluation from September 7, 2007 to October 31, 2007), entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for status post residuals of an…

Right knee disability, tenderness, & limitation of motion; total arthroplasty [DENIED]; right knee disability based on instability; right knee disability based on dislocated semilunar cartilage [GRANTED]; Citation Nr: 18160513


Citation Nr: 18160513 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 13-02 680 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER 1. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent, prior to October 20, 2015, for the Veteran’s service-connected right knee disability, based on pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion, is denied. 2. Entitlement to a separate…

Post-concussion headaches, prior to October 23, 2017 [GRANTED]; L5 spondylolysis with L5-S1 spondylolisthesis [GRANTED]; OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160519


Citation Nr: 18160519 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 11-22 163 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for post-concussion headaches, prior to October 23, 2017, is granted. Entitlement to a rating higher than 30 percent for post-concussion headaches, from October 23, 2017 to the…

Service connection for a low back disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected right and left knee arthritis; left leg numbness/radiculopathy [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160522


Citation Nr: 18160522 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 09-03 351 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a low back disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected right and left knee arthritis, is denied. Service connection for left leg numbness/radiculopathy, to include as secondary to service-connected right and left knee arthritis,…

Nonservice-connected (NSC) pension; diabetes mellitus, type II; heart condition, to include as a result of exposure to herbicide agents [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160525


Citation Nr: 18160525 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 15-20 139 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER An effective date prior to March 25, 2013 for the award of nonservice-connected (NSC) pension is denied. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, to include as a result of exposure to herbicide agents, is denied. Service…

Muscle loss, Fatigue; burn scars of the left shoulder; hernia scar [DENIED]; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis; lumbar spine disorder; PTSD; TDIU [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160530


Citation Nr: 18160530 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 09-26 987 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Service connection for muscle loss, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, is denied. Service connection for fatigue, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, is denied. An initial compensable evaluation for burn scars of…

Service connection for a low back disability, including degenerative arthritis of the spine [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160531


Citation Nr: 18160531 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 13-17 694 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a low back disability, including degenerative arthritis of the spine, is denied.   FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s low back disability is not related to service. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for service connection…

A compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss; 10 percent for tinnitus; 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); individual unemployability (TDIU) [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160534


Citation Nr: 18160534 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 17-00 904 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER A compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss is denied. An evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. An evaluation in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied. Entitlement to…