The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteosclerosis was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service incurrence.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,For Crohn’s disease, an increased rating greater than 30 percent was denied. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for severe ulcerative colitis with numerous attacks and malnutrition.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea were remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine the validity of these claims.

The deciding factor: There was no current diagnosis of osteosclerosis or osteoporosis, and no in-service or post-service continuity of symptoms related to this condition. The Veteran's service treatment records did not indicate any osteosclerosis.,The Veteran’s audiometric findings during service were within normal limits for hearing loss disability criteria. There is no evidence linking the bilateral hearing loss disability to service.,The Veteran's Crohn’s disease was rated as 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating under DC 7323 (ulcerative colitis). The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to severe ulcerative colitis with numerous attacks and malnutrition.,There is insufficient evidence to determine if an acquired psychiatric disorder or sleep apnea are related to service. These claims were remanded.

Claimed conditions

osteosclerosis, bilateral hearing loss disability, Crohn’s disease status posthemicolectomy with scar, Sluder's neuralgia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

May 28, 2019

Citation

19140481

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