The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and dermatitis have been granted. The claim for right ear hearing loss is being remanded.,An initial compensable rating for dermatitis has also been granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence provided during the appeal period, including VA examinations and medical opinions, which supported the Veteran's claims for service connection. The claim for right ear hearing loss is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"left ear hearing loss","diagnosis_codes":["38 C.F.R. § 3.385"]}, {"condition_name":"tinnitus","diagnosis_codes":["38 U.S.C. §§ 1110, 1131; 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.102, 3.303, 3.310"]}, {"condition_name":"posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)","diagnosis_codes":["38 U.S.C. §§ 1110, 1131; 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.102, 3.303"]}, {"condition_name":"right ear hearing loss","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a right knee disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a left knee disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a right foot disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a left foot disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"high blood pressure","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"headaches","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a right hand disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"a sleep disorder","diagnosis_codes":null}, {"condition_name":"dermatitis","diagnosis_codes":["38 C.F.R. § 4.118, Note (a)"]}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 21, 2019

Citation

19179813

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