Order of Denial of an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [VACATED]; initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to August 18, 2003 [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18131210


Citation Nr: 18131210 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 09-46 867A DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER 1. The June 4, 2018 Board decision, to the extent that it denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to August 18, 2003, is vacated. 2. Entitlement to an…

Laminectomy residuals, lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease (DJD); sciatica claimed as due to a lumbar spine disability [DENIED]; bilateral hearing; (PTSD); (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131212


Citation Nr: 18131212 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-29 966 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. ยง 1151 for laminectomy residuals, lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease (DJD) is denied. Entitlement to service connection for sciatica claimed as due to a lumbar spine disability is denied. REMANDED Entitlement…

Chronic pain and/or tendonitis; bilateral foot disability; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; diabetes mellitus; (PTSD); low back disability; hypercholesterolemia; sleep apnea; dysthymia [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131215


Citation Nr: 18131215 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-18 892 DATE: August 31, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a disability claimed as chronic pain and/or tendonitis. is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for hypertension is remanded. Entitlement to service…

Entitlement to an initial disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) [GRANTED]Citation Nr: 18131254


Citation Nr: 18131254 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-03 832A DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted. Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as a result of service-connected disabilities is granted. FINDINGS OF FACT…

Cervical spine disorder, to include strain with mild osteoarthritis; low back disorder; psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with anxiety [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18131265


Citation Nr: 18131265 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-42 084 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to rating in excess of 20 percent for service connected cervical spine disorder, to include strain with mild osteoarthritis is denied. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for a service connected low back…

An initial compensable rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis; obstructive sleep apnea; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131269


Citation Nr: 18131269 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 16-00 872 DATE: August 31, 2018 REMANDED An initial compensable rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded. An initial rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded. An initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 7, 2014…

Coronary artery disease, postsurgical percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, (CAD) [DENIED], acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18131274


Citation Nr: 18131274 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 17-16 410 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial rating higher than 30 percent for coronary artery disease, postsurgical percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, (CAD) is denied. Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and unspecified…

(PTSD); loss of vision; prostate cancer; heart disease and diabetes mellitus; neuropathy arms & legs; erectile dysfunction; skin disorder; hearing loss; lung disorder; [DECEASED] [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18131307


Citation Nr: 18131307 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 14-26 765 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER The issues of entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and entitlement to service connection for loss of vision are dismissed. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been submitted for the claims…

Nosebleeds; headaches; tinnitus; dizziness; depression; hearing loss; blurry watery eyes; stomach condition; breathing problem; burning arms/legs; (PTSD) & Others [DECEASED] [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 1829778


Citation Nr: 1829778 Decision Date: 08/01/18 Archive Date: 08/17/18 DOCKET NO. 10-14 138 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Houston, Texas THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for nosebleeds, to include as a result of exposure to herbicides. 2. Entitlement to service connection for headaches,…

Entitlement to Service Connection for Tinnitus; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Individual Unemployability Due to Service-Connected Disabilities (TDIU) [DECEASED] [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 1829793


Citation Nr: 1829793 Decision Date: 08/20/18 Archive Date: 08/30/18 DOCKET NO. 14-39 291 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Chicago, Illinois THE ISSUES 1. Whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. 2. Entitlement to…