The veteran's service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and current conditions of dyshidrotic dermatitis of the hands and acne vulgaris are all granted. However, his right ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's current right knee disability is related to service, while his PTSD, dyshidrotic dermatitis, and acne vulgaris were not shown to be directly related to service. The RO also granted a noncompensable evaluation for his right ear hearing loss.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, right ear hearing loss, dyshidrotic dermatitis of the hands, acne vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2005
- Citation
- 0511803
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, including secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, is granted. The condition was not related to military service and no aggravation by the service-connected left knee disability could be established.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of sleep apnea, left lower extremity (LLE) sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and right ear hearing loss due to untimely filing.,The Board also dismissed the appeal for service connection of left ear hearing loss as moot because it was already granted in a prior decision.
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