The Veteran's claim for service connection for fractured jaw with loss of teeth has been denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder has been rated at 30 percent from January 27, 2011 to August 21, 2018 and at 70 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.

The deciding factor: The submitted evidence does not relate to facts necessary to support the Veteran's claim of a current diagnosis related to his jaw. The evidence is cumulative and redundant.,There is no evidence indicating that the Veteran has a diagnosed disability related to his bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus.

Claimed conditions

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How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 9, 2020

Citation

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