Entitlement to service connection for asbestos-related pleural plaques [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160444


Citation Nr: 18160444 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 15-05 751 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a lung condition is granted. Entitlement to service connection for asbestos-related pleural plaques is granted. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. A December 2008 rating decision denied…

Entitlement to service connection for hyperhidrosis with associated rhabdomyolysis [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160445


Citation Nr: 18160445 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 14-03 339 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for hyperhidrosis with associated rhabdomyolysis is denied. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The record contains clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrating the Veteran had hyperhidrosis that existed prior to his entry to active service. 2.…

A rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160446


Citation Nr: 18160446 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 17-05 536 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER A rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is denied. VETERAN’S CONTENTIONS The Veteran’s posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is currently rated as 70 percent disabling throughout the claim period. He contends that this rating…

Higher level of payment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill), currently paid at the 50-percent level [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160448


Citation Nr: 18160448 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 15-27 542 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER The claim of entitlement to a higher level of payment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill), currently paid at the 50-percent level, is denied. FINDINGS…

Increased disability rating for coronary artery disease associated with hypothyroidism; individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160447


Citation Nr: 18160447 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 18-46 954 DATE: December 26, 2018 REMAND The issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating for coronary artery disease associated with hypothyroidism, currently rated as 60 percent disabling, is remanded. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability…

An evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of left tibia and fibula fracture [DENIED]; effective date prior to August 28, 2013 [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160449


Citation Nr: 18160449 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 17-02 665 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER An evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of left tibia and fibula fracture is denied. REMANDED An effective date prior to August 28, 2013 for the grant of service connection for residuals of tibia and…

Granulomatous infection with pulmonary nodule, left upper lobe; hemorrhoids; malignant neoplasm; diverticulosis; colon polyp removal; respiratory disability; (COPD); bronchitis, and asthma


Citation Nr: 18160450 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 12-02 592 DATE: December 27, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to an effective date of service connection prior to July 30, 2013 for granulomatous infection with pulmonary nodule, left upper lobe, is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for…

Fibromyalgia; hypertension; left leg varicose veins; right leg varicose veins; diabetes mellitus; [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160451


Citation Nr: 18160451 Decision Date: 12/26/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 12-14 264 DATE: December 26, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for fibromyalgia, to include as due to asbestos exposure, herbicide agent exposure, and secondary to diabetes mellitus is denied. Entitlement to service connection for hypertension, to include as due to asbestos exposure, herbicide…

Entitlement to service connection for a low back disability; kidney stone residuals, status post ureterolithotomy/nephrolithiasis [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160452


Citation Nr: 18160452 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 16-09 119 DATE: December 27, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a low back disability is remanded. Entitlement to a compensable rating for kidney stone residuals, status post ureterolithotomy/nephrolithiasis is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran, who is the appellant in this case,…

Left arm limitation of motion; residual of injury [REDUCTION IMPROPER]; left arm limitation of motion; right knee disability; left hand and/or thumb disability & OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160453


Citation Nr: 18160453 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/26/18 DOCKET NO. 10-24 297 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER The reduction in the rating for service-connected left arm limitation of motion, residual of injury, was not proper, and the 30 percent rating is restored throughout the appeal period. REMANDED Entitlement to a rating in excess of…