The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for allergic rhinosinusitis, malaria, bilateral flat feet, and conjunctivitis. However, it denied reopening of the claims for TMJ, right shoulder disability, and other conditions due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found for the claim of service connection for allergic rhinosinusitis but not for malaria, bilateral flat feet, or conjunctivitis. The Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinosinusitis, Malaria, Bilateral flat feet, Conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1608965
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting an effective date of January 8, 2014 for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for malaria, tinnitus, and bilateral foot disability due to a lack of current disabilities and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Denied
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