The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and left foot hallux valgus status post McBride bunionectomy with osteoarthritis were denied as his conditions did not manifest until after the effective date of May 1, 2018.,The claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial in October 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus and left foot hallux valgus status post McBride bunionectomy with osteoarthritis were not shown until after May 1, 2018.,New evidence submitted since the last final denial in October 2013 raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left foot hallux valgus status post McBride bunionectomy with osteoarthritis, bilateral eye disability, loose teeth, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), skin condition, hypertensive vascular disease, right knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181508
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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