The Veteran's claims for service connection for a disorder causing bilateral ear pain and left ear hearing loss disability were denied. The Board found no current diagnosed disorders other than temporomandibular joint syndrome, which is already in effect, causing the claimed symptoms. For stomach disorder claim, there was insufficient evidence to establish a relationship with service. Right hip disabilities received higher ratings as requested.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for bilateral ear pain and left ear hearing loss disability were denied because no current diagnosed disorders other than temporomandibular joint syndrome caused the claimed symptoms. For stomach disorder claim, there was insufficient evidence to establish a relationship with service. Right hip disabilities received higher ratings as requested.
- Claimed conditions
- H. pylori, Stomach Disorder (claimed as H. pylori)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1300896
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