Rating Decision based on CUE is [GRANTED]; and accordingly, the Veteran will be Assigned a 10 Percent Rating for Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right and Left Foot Citation Nr: 18900006


Citation Nr: 18900006 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180515-26 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER The motion to revise the February 27, 2015 rating decision based on CUE is granted; and accordingly, the Veteran will be assigned a 10 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left foot, respectively, effective from…

Entitlement to Assistance in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing is [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18900008


Citation Nr: 18900008 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180627-42 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing is denied. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran does not have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the evidence does not show that he has a permanent and total service-connected disability due…

A 100 Percent Schedular Rating is [GRANTED] for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is [GRANTED] at the Housebound Rate under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) Citation Nr: 18900007


Citation Nr: 18900007 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180515-28 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER A 100 percent schedular rating is granted for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Special monthly compensation (SMC) is granted at the housebound rate under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s). FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The evidence is at least in equipoise…

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) [GRANTED], Erectile Dysfunction Associated with PTSD, [GRANTED], Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) [GRANTED], Sleep Apnea [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18900009


Citation Nr: 18900009 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180629-46 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an effective date of April 28, 2017, for the award of a 70 percent rating for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is granted. Entitlement to an effective date of April 28, 2017, for the award of…

Clearly and Unmistakably Erroneous, it is [REVERSED], and Service Connection for Pes Planus is [GRANTED] as if this Decision were made at the time of the Erroneous Decisions Citation Nr: 18900010


Citation Nr: 18900010 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180521-30 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER As the April 2000 rating decision denying entitlement to service connection for pes planus was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, it is reversed, and service connection for pes planus is granted as if this decision were made at the…

Entitlement to Service Connection for Cause of Death is [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18900011


Citation Nr: 18900011 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180620-36 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for cause of death is denied. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. According to the Veteran’s amended death certificate, the Veteran’s immediate cause of death was non-ST segment myocardial infarction, with underlying causes to include sepsis,…

Whether there was Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) in a November 2016 Rating Decision that Denied Service Connection for Mandibular Hypoplasia is [DISMISSED] Without Prejudice Citation Nr: 18900012


Citation Nr: 18900012 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180613-33 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER Whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a November 2016 rating decision that denied service connection for mandibular hypoplasia is dismissed without prejudice. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s October 2017 claim alleging CUE in a November…