The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus have been granted service connection. The Board has found that the Veteran does not currently have a right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, stomach/back skin rash, hair loss, recurrent tension headaches, and occasional sleep problems is remanded due to lack of medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus were found to be related to in-service noise exposure. The Board acknowledged the Veteran’s assertions regarding her service-connected conditions but noted that she did not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, stomach/back skin rash, hair loss, recurrent tension headaches, and occasional sleep problems is remanded as there are no medical records to support these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, stomach/back skin rash, hair loss, recurrent tension headaches, occasional sleep problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18132168
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, endometriosis, thyroid condition, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claims are now considered on their merits.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
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