The veteran's hearing loss is granted as incurred in service. Service connection for ulcers is denied. The right ankle injury with old avulsion fracture and the right foot injury with plantar fasciitis are both granted increased ratings.
The deciding factor: Service connection established based on exposure to acoustic trauma during service, and current left ear hearing loss found. Ulcer diagnosis not linked to service or service-connected conditions. Increased ratings for ankle and foot injuries granted as they meet criteria under VA rating schedules.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing Loss, Ulcers, Right Ankle Injury with Old Avulsion Fracture, Right Foot Injury with Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0120624
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, asthma, and foot conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history throughout the appeal period.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss as there is no current diagnosis of a disability that meets VA's criteria for a disability.
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