The Veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts and hernia has been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,Service connection for a left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder), and left ear hearing loss have also been denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have diagnosed cataracts or hernia during the appeal period. The Board found that there is no evidence of current disabilities.,For the issues related to a left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder), and left ear hearing loss, the Board did not find any medical evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Cataracts"}, {"condition_name":"Hernia"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Disability"}, {"condition_name":"Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder)"}, {"condition_name":"Left Ear Hearing Loss"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19178811
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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