Prostatism; right shoulder (DJD); cervical spine DJD; lumbar spine DJD with left leg sciatica; lumbar spine DJD; lichen simplex chronicus, right temple [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18124084


Citation Nr: 18124084 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 09-38 222 DATE: August 7, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for prostatism, claimed as bladder dysfunction secondary to service connected lumber spine DJD. Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder degenerative joint disease (DJD) is remanded. Entitlement…

20 percent for lumbosacral strain; total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132375


Citation Nr: 18132375 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-22 119 DATE: REMANDED Entitlement to disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain from August 25, 2009 is remanded. Entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran…

Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain; initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain; gastroesophageal reflux disease [GRANTED] Citation [REMANDED] Nr: 18124085


Citation Nr: 18124085 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-26 480 DATE: August 7, 2018 ORDER From April 26, 2013, to July 9, 2015, entitlement to a rating of 10 percent, but no greater, for gastroesophageal reflux disease is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits. From…

Hepatitis C [DENIED]; acquired psychiatric disorder to include (PTSD) and major depressive disorder [GRANTED]; individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) Citation Nr: 18124086


Citation Nr: 18124086 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-24 885 DATE: August 7, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for Hepatitis C is denied. Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to a total disability rating…

Service-connected mandibular osteotomy and Prognathism with malocclusion; the claim to reopen [GRANTED]; mandibular osteotomy and Prognathism with malocclusion [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132377


Citation Nr: 18132377 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-10 919 DATE: 1. Whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to service-connected mandibular osteotomy and Prognathism with malocclusion. 2. Entitlement to service connection for headaches, to include…

The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left hand third finger sprain [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18132378


Citation Nr: 18132378 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-25 350 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left hand third finger sprain is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In an August 2018 written statement, prior to the promulgation of a decision…

Entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18124087


Citation Nr: 18124087 Decision Date: 08/07/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-00 329A DATE: August 7, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active duty from December 1962 to May 1965, including service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Veteran…

Reopening for a right hip disorder, to include traumatic arthritis [GRANTED]; right hip disorder, to include traumatic arthritis; convalescence for right hip replacement surgery [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132379


Citation Nr: 18132379 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 16-04 111 DATE: ORDER The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder, to include traumatic arthritis, is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder, to include traumatic arthritis, is remanded.…

The issue of service connection for nasal fracture residuals [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132380


Citation Nr: 18132380 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-21 950A DATE: September 6, 2018 REMANDED The issue of service connection for nasal fracture residuals is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran had active service from June 1978 to January 1986. The issue of service connection for nasal fracture residuals is remanded. In…

Intermittent right foot drop, sciatica, and sciatic sensory radiculopathy [DISMISSED]; rating for intermittent right foot drop, sciatica, and sciatic sensory radiculopathy [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 18124088


Citation Nr: 18124088 Decision Date: 08/06/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-27 375A DATE: August 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 23, 2015, and in excess of 20 percent since then for intermittent right foot drop, sciatica, and sciatic sensory radiculopathy is dismissed. Entitlement to…