Citation Nr: 18159099
Decision Date: 12/18/18	Archive Date: 12/18/18

DOCKET NO. 16-56 006
DATE:	December 18, 2018
REMANDED ISSUES
Entitlement to a higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for TBI is remanded.
Entitlement to a higher initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded.
Entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded.
The Veteran had active duty service from May 2005 to February 2014.
In November 2017, the Veteran testified at a hearing before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge.  
1. Entitlement to a higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for TBI is remanded.
2. Entitlement to a higher initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded.
3. Entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded.
The Veteran's representative submitted correspondence in April 2018 in which he requested a hearing with a Decision Review Officer (DRO).  In an October 2018 letter, the Veteran’s representative confirmed the Veteran’s request for a DRO hearing.  Therefore, the case is being remanded for the requested hearing.
The matters are REMANDED for the following action:
Schedule the Veteran for a DRO hearing at the RO. The Veteran should be notified of the date, time and location of the hearing. 

 
JENNIFER HWA 
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	Catherine Cykowski