The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is service-connected, while his lipomatosis and residuals thereof are not compensable.
The deciding factor: The left ear hearing loss was directly related to noise exposure during military service. The lipomas do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear hearing loss disability, Lipomatosis and residuals thereof (right forearm scar, left thigh lipoma)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0908923
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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