Entitlement to peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18154144


Citation Nr: 18154144 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 17-23 257 DATE: November 29, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran had active service from January 1970 to December 1973. His period of service included duty in the Republic of Vietnam. This matter…

Cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension [DENIED]; February 9, 2012, to January 6, 2013, 30% and 70% thereafter for thrombocytopenia with leukopenia [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18154143


Citation Nr: 18154143 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 16-49 672 DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an effective date prior to October 27, 2014, for the grant of service connection for cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension to include an initial rating in excess of 50 percent is denied. Entitlement…

Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome; bilateral pes planus; right knee disability; right-hand disability; cataracts; cervical spine arthritis; TDIU & OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18154145


Citation Nr: 18154145 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 15-12 206A DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence being submitted, the claim of entitlement to service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is reopened. New and material evidence being submitted, the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right-hand…

Right biceps tendonitis, claimed as right shoulder, pain, to include as secondary to service connected disabilities or due to an undiagnosed illness [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18154146


Citation Nr: 18154146 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 09-05 775 DATE: November 29, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for right biceps tendonitis, claimed as right shoulder, pain, to include as secondary to service connected disabilities or due to an undiagnosed illness is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active…

Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea [DENIED]; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); left knee disability; right knee disability [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18154147


Citation Nr: 18154147 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 17-01 355 DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is denied. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for…

Low back disability; depressive disorder; obstructive sleep apnea [GRANTED]; tinnitus; comminuted open fracture of the left tibia with a shorter left leg [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18154148


Citation Nr: 18154148 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 16-15 251 DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for a low back disability is granted. Entitlement to service connection for a depressive disorder is granted. Entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Entitlement to a disability rating in…

An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18154149


Citation Nr: 18154149 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 13-25 441A DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. FINDING OF FACT For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss is manifested by no worse than Level II hearing in the right ear and…

Entitlement to service connection for acne; Entitlement to service connection for dermatophytosis (athlete’s foot) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18154150


Citation Nr: 18154150 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 17-50 763 DATE: November 29, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for acne is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for dermatophytosis (athlete’s foot) is remanded REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active duty from August 1992 to August 1996. This matter comes before…

Service connection for a low back disability [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18154151


Citation Nr: 18154151 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 12-01 633 DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a low back disability is denied. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran’s diagnosis of congenital spinal stenosis is a congenital defect and no superimposed lumbar spine disability related to service is demonstrated. 2. The…

An effective date prior to February 13, 2014, for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18154152


Citation Nr: 18154152 Decision Date: 11/29/18 Archive Date: 11/29/18 DOCKET NO. 16-52 766 DATE: November 29, 2018 ORDER An effective date prior to February 13, 2014, for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 is denied. FINDING OF FACT No evidence prior to February 13, 2015, may be construed as a formal…