Citation Nr: 1736698 Decision Date: 08/31/17 Archive Date: 09/06/17 DOCKET NO. 06-38 846 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Los Angeles, California THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an effective date prior to October 5, 2015, for the award of an increased 10 percent rating for service-connected…