T. L. Douglas
Veterans Law Judge, Board of Veterans’ Appeals
37 visible decisions so far — outcome figures appear once a judge’s record reaches 100 visible decisions, because a rate over a small number reads as more meaningful than it is.
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Conditions this judge decides most
Recent decisions
- The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU was denied as the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure and…
2020-01-07 · denied
- The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches were denied ratings higher than the current ones. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to…
2019-08-08 · denied
- The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine that is greater than 30 degrees but not…
2009-03-09 · granted
- The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any depression.
2009-03-04 · remanded
- The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for neck injury residuals based on new and material evidence.
2009-02-20 · mixed
- The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining and reviewing medical records and scheduling VA examinations.
2009-02-06 · remanded
- The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's skin…
2009-02-03 · remanded
- The veteran's bronchial asthma does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
2009-01-13 · denied
- The Board denied service connection for pes planus and an increased rating for hallux valgus of the left great toe, finding no evidence of…
2008-05-12 · denied
- The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and…
2008-05-01 · remanded
- The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as there was no evidence of a…
2008-04-30 · denied
- The veteran is entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residual vision changes from cryptococcal meningitis as the result of…
2008-04-21 · mixed