The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gynecological disorder has been reopened and granted. The Veteran's PTSD appeal was withdrawn by her representative, resulting in its dismissal. Her vision problems including astigmatism were not found to be related to service. Her bilateral hearing loss appeal was dismissed. Service connection for decreased sense of smell (hyposmia) due to exposure during service is established.,The Veteran has been granted a 30 percent disability rating for migraine headaches effective from May 14, 2019.

The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted supporting the reopening of the gynecological disorder claim. The Veteran withdrew her appeal for PTSD. Vision problems including astigmatism were not found to be related to service. Bilateral hearing loss was not found to be related to service. Service connection for decreased sense of smell (hyposmia) due to exposure during service is established.,The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent effective from May 14, 2019.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"gynecological disorder","type":"presumptive"}, {"condition_name":"PTSD","type":"unknown"}, {"condition_name":"vision problems including astigmatism","type":"none"}, {"condition_name":"bilateral hearing loss","type":"unknown"}, {"condition_name":"decreased sense of smell (hyposmia)","type":"presumptive"}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 27, 2019

Citation

19189935

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