The veteran's claims for increased ratings were granted, with the right ear hearing loss receiving a 10% rating and psoriasis receiving a 10% rating. The osteotomy residuals remain at 0%. No new evidence was presented to reopen any previously denied claims.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the current evaluations of the veteran's conditions based on their severity as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- High frequency hearing loss, right ear, Psoriasis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis, Residuals, bilateral osteotomy of mandibular rami, postoperative
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0412566
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What this means for you
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