The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased evaluations are well-grounded and have satisfied the duty to assist. The veteran is entitled to a compensable evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus, but not for an increased rating for his skin rash or hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The veteran submitted evidence of current signs and symptoms of respiratory system issues that could be attributed to an undiagnosed illness during service in the Southwest Asia theater. The RO has obtained sufficient evidence to grant a compensable evaluation for tinnitus, but not for increased evaluations for skin rash or hearing loss.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory system
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0015771
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