Respiratory disorder other than asbestos plaques, to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); asbestos plaques in the left lower lobe; (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160432


Citation Nr: 18160432 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 13-11 534 DATE: December 26, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disorder other than asbestos plaques, to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is remanded. Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for asbestos plaques in the left lower lobe is remanded.…

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Entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits [DENIED]; respiratory disability; congestive heart failure; implantable cardioverter defibrillator & OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160464


Citation Nr: 18160464 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 15-20 083 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, claimed as chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and an acute respiratory disability, is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); hypertension; residuals of cold injuries; bilateral foot disability; hepatitis C; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) & OTHERS Citation Nr: 18160580


Citation Nr: 18160580 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-52 746 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus is denied. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to include as due to in-service exposure to mustard gas,…

Chest infections; emphysema, to include as secondary to chest infections; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to include as secondary to chest infections [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123958


Citation Nr: 18123958 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-23 120 DATE: August 7, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence having been submitted, the claim of entitlement to service connection for chest infections is reopened; to this extent only, the appeal is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for chest infections is remanded.…

Entitlement to service connection for mild osteoarthritis, left knee [GRANTED]; Entitlement to service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18132367


Citation Nr: 18132367 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-35 085A DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for mild osteoarthritis, left knee is granted. Entitlement to service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is denied. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for an left ear disease is remanded. Entitlement to…

Coronary artery disease (CAD); Type II (diabetes); neuropathy of the bilateral extremities [DENIED]; pulmonary disability; chronic bronchitis and (COPD); PTSD [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131308


Citation Nr: 18131308 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 14-21 884 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied. Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II (diabetes) is denied. Entitlement to service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, to include as…

Diabetes mellitus, type 2, [DENED]; Heart disability [DENIED]; Service connection for a respiratory disability [DENIED]; and throat cancer [DENIED]; and all others [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 1755122


Citation Nr: 1755122 Decision Date: 11/05/17 Archive Date: 12/07/17 DOCKET NO. 15-07 943 ) ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, to include as due to herbicide exposure. 2. Entitlement to service connection for an acquired…