The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, quadriparesis, residuals of facial fractures, multiple sclerosis, and anemia. The initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence indicated that the veteran did not have any residuals of in-service facial fractures, multiple sclerosis, or anemia, and his hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- back disorder, quadriparesis, residuals of facial fractures, multiple sclerosis, anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0904603
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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