Entitlement to increased rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132233


Citation Nr: 18132233 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-40 370 DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to increased rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND This matter comes before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) on appeal from an April 2015 rating decision…

Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss; Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132234


Citation Nr: 18132234 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-11 518A DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran had active military service from August 1968 until August 1970. These matters come before…

Kidney disability, diagnosed as chronic kidney disease; bilateral hearing loss; [GRANTED]; hypertension [DENIED]; gout; endocarditis; rheumatoid arthritis [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132235


Citation Nr: 18132235 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-37 989 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence having been submitted, the claim for service connection for kidney failure is reopened. New and material evidence having been submitted, the claim for service connection for gout is reopened. Entitlement to service connection…

100% for depressive disorder (dysthymia) prior [GRANTED]; depressive disorder in excess of 50% prior [DENIED]; clear and unmistakable error (CUE) [DENIED]; OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123948


Citation Nr: 18123948 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 03-05 988 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER 1. A 100 percent rating is granted for the Veteran’s depressive disorder (dysthymia) from February 12, 2016, subject to the regulations governing payment of monetary awards. 2. A rating for depressive disorder in excess of 50 percent…

Bilateral tinnitus; allergic rhinitis; psoriasis; degenerative changes of the bilateral hands; rheumatoid arthritis of ankles; bilateral elbows, feet, wrists, shoulders; lumbar spine [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132237


Citation Nr: 18132237 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-39 176 DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Service connection for bilateral tinnitus is remanded. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded. Service connection for psoriasis is remanded. Service connection for degenerative changes of the bilateral hands (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis) is remanded. Service connection…

Left knee post-operative patellar subluxation; left knee disability with limitation of motion due to pain; individual unemployability (TDIU); Citation Nr: 18132238


Citation Nr: 18132238 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 11-04 687 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Since May 11, 2012, a 20 percent rating for left knee meniscal tear is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service connected left knee post-operative patellar subluxation since May 11, 2012…

Hypertension; diabetes mellitus, type II; congestive heart failure; right eye disability, to include a stroke; individual unemployability (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123953


Citation Nr: 18123953 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-02 104A DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence having been received, the petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is granted. New and material evidence having been received, the petition to reopen a claim of entitlement…

Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and an anxiety disorder [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132239


Citation Nr: 18132239 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-08 501 DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and an anxiety disorder is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active duty from January 2006 to June 2006…

Back disability, to include lumbar strain (LS) and (DDD) with radiculopathy [DENIED]; lumbar radiculopathy of the lower left/right extremity [GRANTED]; (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132241


Citation Nr: 18132241 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-07 280 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER An initial increased rating for a back disability, to include lumbar strain (LS) and degenerative disc disease (DDD) with radiculopathy, in excess of 10 percent prior to December 25, 2013, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter,…

PTSD [GRANTED]; Entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, Agent Orange exposure; erectile dysfunction (ED), to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2 [REMANDED]; (TDIU) [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18132242


Citation Nr: 18132242 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 09-33 892 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER An initial 100 percent schedular rating for service-connected PTSD is granted for the entire appeal period, subject to the laws and regulations governing monetary awards. Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to…