The claim for entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160629


Citation Nr: 18160629 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 15-42 648A DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER The claim for entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is denied. FINDING OF FACT The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the Veteran’s left knee is due to a disease or injury…

Cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) and (DJD); lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD); lower back residual surgical scar and left hemithorax scars [DENIED]; Citation Nr: 18160630


Citation Nr: 18160630 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-54 528 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER An initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) is denied. An initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD)…

Service connection for diabetes mellitus (DM) [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160631


Citation Nr: 18160631 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 10-38 747 DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER Service connection for diabetes mellitus (DM) is denied. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran had active duty service from March to September 1980, in addition to service in the National Guard from February 1980 to December 1983…

Heart disorder, claimed as Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) and premature ventricular contractions (PVC); acquired psychiatric disorder; (PTSD); (MDD) Citation Nr: 18160632


Citation Nr: 18160632 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 07-35 229 DATE: December 27, 2018 REMANDED Service connection for a heart disorder, claimed as Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) and premature ventricular contractions (PVC) is remanded. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) is…

Right knee disability; cervical spine disability [GRANTED]; right knee/left knee disability [DENIED]; (TDIU) [GRANTED]; radiculopathy of the right/left upper extremity [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160633


Citation Nr: 18160633 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 15-10 458A DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER 1. The 60 percent disability rating for the right knee disability is restored, effective March 1, 2015, and the appeal is granted. 2. The 20 percent disability rating for the cervical spine disability is restored, effective March…

Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include as due to right humerus fracture residuals [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160634


Citation Nr: 18160634 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 11-15 073 DATE: December 27, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include as due to right humerus fracture residuals, is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served honorably in the U.S. Army on active duty from July 1966…

Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160635


Citation Nr: 18160635 Decision Date: 12/28/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-53 615A DATE: December 28, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s bilateral hearing impairment has been Level I for the right ear and Level I for the left…

Entitlement to Service connection for a back disability [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18160636


Citation Nr: 18160636 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 12-17 834A DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Service connection for a back disability is denied. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran’s back disorder was not noted in the enlistment clinical report at the time of the Veteran’s active military service. 2. There is clear…

The claim for service connection for left ankle disability [REOPENED]; left ankle disability [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18160637


Citation Nr: 18160637 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 16-10 353 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence having been submitted, the claim for service connection for left ankle disability is reopened. Service connection for left ankle disability is granted. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. In February 1986, the Veteran was notified…

Service connection for left ear hearing loss [GRANTED]; respiratory disability [DENIED]; right ear hearing loss [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18160639


Citation Nr: 18160639 Decision Date: 12/27/18 Archive Date: 12/27/18 DOCKET NO. 14-42 672 DATE: December 27, 2018 ORDER Service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted. Service connection for a respiratory disability is denied. REMANDED Service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran's preexisting left ear hearing…