The Veteran's sinus and nasal disorders are not service-connected, while his prostate disorder is not shown to be related to service. His hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, and his abdominal scars do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could have caused the Veteran's current sinus, nasal, or prostate disorders. The Veteran's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA regulations. His abdominal scars are rated based on their size and pain, but do not warrant an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus or Nasal Disorder, Prostate Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1711299
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, kidney disorder, and prostate disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link to service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent, and TDIU and SMC were also granted from January 26, 2016. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder, sleep apnea, and Parkinson's-like symptoms was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication, including considering new evidence associated with the file since the April 2016 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's prostate disorder and hypertension claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA opinion regarding the etiology of his prostate disorders.
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