Bd. Vet.App. 18-32 636 (July 11, 2019)

Jul 11, 2019

OUTCOME: Win - Entitlement to an initial disability rating of 70 percent for Major Depressive Disorder was granted. Thus, earlier effective date for increase in evaluation.

Bd. Vet.App. 16-09 955 (May 16, 2019)

May 16, 2019

OUTCOME: Win - Service connection for tinnitus was granted.

Case was important, as it discussed how Tinnitus could be diagnosed by lay symptoms, not requiring an official medical diagnosis. Resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran, his then-current tinnitus ... was found to have its onset during active duty service.

Bd. Vet.App. 18-07 497 (April 16, 2019)

Apr 16, 2019

OUTCOME: Win - Service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing, tinnitus and hypertension was granted.

GM2018-CV-00454, Carlos N. Morales v. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico & Others

Oct 31, 2018

OUTCOME: Win - Dismissed in favor of client (Commonwealth).