The veteran's claims for service connection for herpes simplex virus and tinnitus were granted, while the claims for residuals of a rupture of the left tympanic membrane and optic neuritis of the left eye were denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for herpes simplex virus due to its onset in service. Tinnitus was also granted as it had its onset during service. However, there is no evidence supporting a current disability related to the rupture of the left tympanic membrane or optic neuritis of the left eye.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes simplex virus, Tinnitus, Residuals of a rupture of the left tympanic membrane, other than tinnitus, Optic neuritis of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813352
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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