Service connection for dementia, secondary to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18132236


Citation Nr: 18132236 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-41 466 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for dementia, secondary to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is granted. FINDING OF FACT The evidence of record establishes the Veteran’s dementia is due to his service-connected PTSD. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for entitlement…

A compensable 20 percent rating, but no higher, for service-connected scars of the right cheek, left neck, and right knee [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18123950


Citation Nr: 18123950 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-30 400 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER A compensable 20 percent rating, but no higher, for service-connected scars of the right cheek, left neck, and right knee is granted. REMANDED The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for right knee chondromalacia status post…

Bilateral tinnitus; allergic rhinitis; psoriasis; degenerative changes of the bilateral hands; rheumatoid arthritis of ankles; bilateral elbows, feet, wrists, shoulders; lumbar spine [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132237


Citation Nr: 18132237 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-39 176 DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Service connection for bilateral tinnitus is remanded. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded. Service connection for psoriasis is remanded. Service connection for degenerative changes of the bilateral hands (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis) is remanded. Service connection…

20 percent for limitation of flexion of the left knee is [GRANTED], as is a separate rating of 10 percent for limitation of extension of the left knee, effective November 28, 2017 Citation Nr: 18123951


Citation Nr: 18123951 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 13-04 512 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to a disability rating of 20 percent for limitation of flexion of the left knee is granted, as is a separate rating of 10 percent for limitation of extension of the left knee, effective November 28,…

Left knee post-operative patellar subluxation; left knee disability with limitation of motion due to pain; individual unemployability (TDIU); Citation Nr: 18132238


Citation Nr: 18132238 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 11-04 687 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Since May 11, 2012, a 20 percent rating for left knee meniscal tear is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service connected left knee post-operative patellar subluxation since May 11, 2012…

Entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18123952


Citation Nr: 18123952 Decision Date: 08/06/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-27 037A DATE: August 6, 2018 ORDER As new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the previously denied claim for entitlement to service connection for cause of death has been received, the application to reopen is granted. Entitlement to service connection for the cause…

Hypertension; diabetes mellitus, type II; congestive heart failure; right eye disability, to include a stroke; individual unemployability (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123953


Citation Nr: 18123953 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-02 104A DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence having been received, the petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is granted. New and material evidence having been received, the petition to reopen a claim of entitlement…

Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and an anxiety disorder [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132239


Citation Nr: 18132239 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-08 501 DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and an anxiety disorder is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active duty from January 2006 to June 2006…

Back disability, to include lumbar strain (LS) and (DDD) with radiculopathy [DENIED]; lumbar radiculopathy of the lower left/right extremity [GRANTED]; (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132241


Citation Nr: 18132241 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-07 280 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER An initial increased rating for a back disability, to include lumbar strain (LS) and degenerative disc disease (DDD) with radiculopathy, in excess of 10 percent prior to December 25, 2013, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter,…

Sinus disability to include sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; fibroids with a resulting hysterectomy; endometriosis; hysterectomy surgery [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18123954


Citation Nr: 18123954 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 13-33 585 DATE: August 7, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for a sinus disability to include sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis is denied. Entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to include as secondary to a sinus disability is denied. Entitlement to service…