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…

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to February 16, 2010 [DENIED]; (PTSD) prior to April 20, 2015 [GRANTED]; individual unemployability (TDIU) [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160537


Citation Nr: 18160537 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-55 147 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an earlier effective date prior to February 16, 2010, for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is denied. Entitlement to a rating of 70 percent for PTSD for the prior to…

Bilateral hearing loss; 10% for nephrolithiasis [DENIED]; individual unemployability (TDIU) [GRANTED]; implanted cardiac pacemaker; extraschedular TDIU [REMANDED]; Citation Nr: 18160538


Citation Nr: 18160538 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-62 847 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for nephrolithiasis is denied. Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual…

Abdominal muscle strain [DISMISSED]; back disability; right knee disability; left knee disability [GRANTED]; individual unemployability (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160539


Citation Nr: 18160539 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 17-11 347 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Service connection for an abdominal muscle strain is dismissed. Service connection for a back disability is granted. Service connection for a right knee disability is granted. Service connection for a left knee disability is granted. REMANDED Entitlement…

A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160544


Citation Nr: 18160544 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-58 665 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. VETERAN’S CONTENTIONS The Veteran contends that his service-connected disabilities, specifically his service-connected bilateral hip condition, preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, entitling him…

70% for Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [DENIED]; individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service connected disabilities [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160553


Citation Nr: 18160553 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 17-04 515 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER For the rating period prior to May 5, 2015, a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied. For the rating period from May 5, 2015 to May 11, 2015, a temporary…

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) to include on an extra-schedular basis [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160559


Citation Nr: 18160559 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-46 344 DATE: December 27, 2018 REMANDED The claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected…

Limitation of flexion in the right knee [NOT PROPER]; limitation of flexion of the right; stability of the right knee; meniscus of the right knee; (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160612


Citation Nr: 18160612 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-39 903 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER A reduction in the Veteran's evaluation for limitation of flexion in the right knee from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective April 1, 2015, was not proper. REMANDED Entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent…

Cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) and (DJD); lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD); lower back residual surgical scar and left hemithorax scars [DENIED]; Citation Nr: 18160630


Citation Nr: 18160630 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-54 528 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER An initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) is denied. An initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD)…

Right knee disability; cervical spine disability [GRANTED]; right knee/left knee disability [DENIED]; (TDIU) [GRANTED]; radiculopathy of the right/left upper extremity [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160633


Citation Nr: 18160633 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 15-10 458A DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER 1. The 60 percent disability rating for the right knee disability is restored, effective March 1, 2015, and the appeal is granted. 2. The 20 percent disability rating for the cervical spine disability is restored, effective March…