Real decisions, in plain English

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that he had been diagnosed and manifested to at least a 10 percent disability rating on or prior to May 8, 2001.

diabetes mellitus type II · erectile dysfunction

The Board has expanded the scope of the claim to include any mental health disorder raised by the record and has remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left leg, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities.

left leg disability · left ankle disability · acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder)

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Acquired Psychiatric Disorder

The Veteran's claim for specially-adapted housing assistance and a special home adaptation grant was denied because he does not meet the criteria for either benefit based on his service-connected disabilities.

major depressive disorder · below the knee amputation of the left lower extremity · chronic lumbosacral strain

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that there was no nexus between his current condition and active duty service.

Right knee strain

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.

bilateral hearing loss

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

Hearing Loss · Tinnitus

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

hearing loss · tinnitus · an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression)

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability for the claimed skin rash on the back or cervical spine disability, and that any diagnosed discogenic back disability was not incurred during service. The Veteran's assertions have been considered but are outweighed by the lack of medical evidence supporting these claims.

Skin Rash on Back · Cervical Spine Disability · Discogenic Back Disability

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.

bipolar disorder · posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

tinnitus · arthritis · memory loss

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a nerve disorder of the neck is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of rating in excess of 10 percent for her lower back disability.

nerve disorder of the neck · lower back disability with mechanical low back pain

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining clarification from the August 2017 VA examiner regarding which symptoms are related to his service-connected left trapezius strain and whether any non-service-connected conditions represent a progression of that disability.

left trapezius strain · left shoulder degenerative arthritis · rotator cuff tendonitis

The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis disability rating is being remanded for additional development due to significant weight loss and anemia.

rheumatoid arthritis

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his service-connected chronic fatigue and weakness due to chemotherapy and radiation treatment for lung cancer is granted, with an evaluation of 60 percent.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of lung cancer from May 1, 2005 is denied.

chronic fatigue and weakness · lung cancer

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% disability rating. The Veteran also met the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Degenerative Disc Disease

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including ischemic heart disease. The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to service.

heart condition · ischemic heart disease

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability and increased ratings for her bilateral knee disabilities, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

bilateral shoulder disability · bilateral knee disability

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · major depressive disorder

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

acquired psychiatric disorder · posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · major depression