The Board denied service connection for a perforated left eardrum, PTSD, and TDIU. The claim for service connection for the perforated left eardrum was previously denied in February 1980 and is not subject to revision on the same factual basis.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for service connection for a perforated left eardrum has been previously denied, making it non-appealable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- perforated left eardrum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0531727
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, gallstones, and heart attack residuals were denied. Service connection was granted for hypertension, a cervical spine disorder, and a perforated left eardrum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder condition, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, perforated eardrums, and hearing loss do not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection at this time.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for a perforated left eardrum is dismissed. The petition to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin disability, including psoriasis and rosacea of the face and elbows.
- Granted
The Veteran's special separation benefits were properly recouped from his VA disability compensation, as the law requires. The appeal is denied.
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