The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the veteran did not have a current disability for hearing loss, residuals of a left hamstring strain, contact dermatitis, periodontal disease, or a strain of the left knee muscle. Hemorrhoids and vision loss (myopia and astigmatism) are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for VA compensation.,The veteran's claim for high cholesterol was withdrawn prior to decision.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there is no current disability for hearing loss, residuals of a left hamstring strain, contact dermatitis, periodontal disease, or a strain of the left knee muscle. Hemorrhoids and vision loss (myopia and astigmatism) are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for VA compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Residuals of a strain of the left hamstring, Contact dermatitis, Periodontal disease, Strain of the left knee muscle, Residuals of a strain of the left arm triceps injury, Hemorrhoids, Vision loss, to include myopia and astigmatism, High cholesterol (manifestation), Respiratory disability due to exposure to asbestos and other materials
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0808875
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
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