Squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx [DENIED]; TDIU prior to September 26, 2016, and from November 1, 2017 to December 19, 2017 [GRANTED]; Entitlement to TDIU [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18132273


Citation Nr: 18132273 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-29 086 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an increased rating greater than 50 percent for squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx is denied. Entitlement to TDIU prior to September 26, 2016, and from November 1, 2017 to December 19, 2017 is…

Right hip disorder, to include as secondary to a back disorder; back disorder; right shoulder disorder; left knee disorder, to include as secondary to a right hip disorder [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123987


Citation Nr: 18123987 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 13-17 691 DATE: August 3, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder, to include as secondary to a back disorder is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a back disorder, to include as secondary to a right hip disorder is…

Entitlement to an effective date prior to December 23, 2014 for the assignment of a 20 percent rating for service-connected lumbosacral strain [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18132275


Citation Nr: 18132275 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-02 895 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an effective date prior to December 23, 2014 for the assignment of a 20 percent rating for service-connected lumbosacral strain is denied. FINDING OF FACT Prior to December 23, 2014, the Veteran’s service-connected lumbosacral strain…

The appeal seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18123988


Citation Nr: 18123988 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 13-32 648 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER The appeal seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In a May 2018 communication, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran stated…

Service connection for a right knee disability, diagnosed as right knee osteoarthritis, and degenerative changes of the right knee [GRANTED]; Citation Nr: 18132276


Citation Nr: 18132276 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 14-42 626 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a right knee disability, diagnosed as right knee osteoarthritis, and degenerative changes of the right knee is granted. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s right knee disability, diagnosed as right knee osteoarthritis, and degenerative changes…

Restoration of the 10 percent rating for left knee reduced extension; Restoration of the 20 percent rating for right knee reduced extension [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18132277


Citation Nr: 18132277 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-46 648 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Restoration of the 10 percent rating for left knee reduced extension is granted. Restoration of the 20 percent rating for right knee reduced extension is granted. FINDING OF FACT The evidence of record fails to establish objective…

Restrictive lung disease is reopened, and to this extent only, the appeal; restrictive lung disease; sarcoidosis, to include as due to in-service exposure to tear gas [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132278


Citation Nr: 18132278 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-39 454 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER As new and material evidence has been received, the claim for entitlement to service connection for restrictive lung disease is reopened, and to this extent only, the appeal is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for restrictive…

Entitlement to service connection for lumbar spine injury with residuals [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123990


Citation Nr: 18123990 Decision Date: 08/06/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 14-41 516 DATE: August 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for PTSD is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for lumbar spine injury with residuals is remanded. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s current PTSD is at least as likely as not related to his active…

Compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia [GRANTED]; Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus [GRANTED]; compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia [DENIED]; bilateral hearing loss [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123991


Citation Nr: 18123991 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-15 549 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia, originally claimed as injury to eyes with decreased vision. The appeal is granted to that…

Service connection for small cell cancer, as secondary to service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18132279


Citation Nr: 18132279 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 18-18 135 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for small cell cancer, as secondary to service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is granted.   FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s small cell cancer is due to service-connected GERD. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for service…