The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as pain disorder, is granted. Right ear hearing loss is also granted. However, left ear hearing loss and hyperlipidemia are denied.
The deciding factor: Right ear hearing loss was related to in-service noise exposure while serving as a light wheel vehicle mechanic.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Pain Disorder), Right Ear Hearing Loss, Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Migraine Headaches, Left Lower Extremity Below-the-Knee Amputation (Limb Loss), Residual Scar Associated with Left Below-the-Knee Amputation, Residual Scar Associated with Right-Hand Laceration
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107849
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