The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn regarding several issues, including service connection for various conditions. The current ratings for bilateral pes planus and hearing loss are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's hearing impairment or pes planus disability meets the criteria for a compensable evaluation under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, cervical spine/neck/upper back condition, left shoulder condition, left upper extremity numbness, seizures, dizziness, urinary problems/benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), skin rashes, right knee disability, headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1754966
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- Remanded (sent back)
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