The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection was denied for hypertension as there is no evidence of sustained hypertension during or within one year after service. The Veteran's current condition is not related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's chronic prostatitis claim was granted based on a history of unresolved infections during service and continued treatment post-service.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted, but it is insufficient to reopen the low back disability claim due to lack of definitive proof of current condition and its relation to service.,The preponderance of evidence shows that hypertension was not incurred during or caused by active duty service. The Veteran's history of isolated elevated blood pressure readings does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of hypertension.,Chronic prostatitis is established as it remained unresolved during service and continues post-service, with ongoing treatment provided by Dr. G.A.P.,The Veteran's hearing loss did not result in any impairment that meets the criteria for a compensable rating based on audiometric testing results.

Claimed conditions

low back disability, hypertension, chronic prostatitis, hearing loss

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

April 5, 2019

Citation

19125773

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