The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ear disorder was denied, while his claim for left ear hyperacusis was granted. The issues of initial compensable ratings for left knee iliotibial band syndrome and right foot plantar fasciitis disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the Veteran's reported symptoms during service and subsequent VA examinations which supported a diagnosis of left ear hyperacusis, but did not find any current disability involving his right ear. The issues regarding initial compensable ratings for knee and foot disabilities are pending further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear disorder, Left ear hyperacusis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19127345
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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