The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent parotitis is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports his entitlement to this benefit, as he was treated for parotitis during active duty and it is a recurrent disorder.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show the Veteran was treated for parotitis in September 2004, and he is credible in reporting recurrent symptoms. The Board resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent parotitis, right side hearing loss disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1636240
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