The veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, a right hip disorder, and a skin condition (including scars) on the basis of herbicide exposure were granted. The veteran also received higher initial ratings for PTSD and dermatophytosis and tinea pedis.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records showed documented hearing loss in his right ear within the first year after service ended, which presumed service connection. However, there was no evidence linking left ear hearing loss to service. Right hip disorder and arthritis were not present at service or within one year of discharge. The veteran received higher initial ratings for PTSD and dermatophytosis and tinea pedis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear hearing loss, Left ear hearing loss, Right hip disorder, Skin disorder (including scars)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2005
- Citation
- 0527362
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability is dismissed. The appeal for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities is denied.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a compensable (10%) disability rating at any point during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for left ear hearing loss due to inadequate audiometric examinations. The Veteran will be scheduled for new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his left ear hearing loss and the severity of his hearing loss.
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