The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The Board has also determined that additional examinations are needed for several issues, including left shoulder strain, right elbow bursitis, cervical strain, thoracolumbar strain and scoliosis, right extensor carpi ulnaris subluxation, left extensor carpi ulnaris subluxation, lipoma on the abdomen, left knee disability, right shoulder disability, left elbow disability, right hand disability, hearing loss, psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, and jaw disability.

The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several issues, including tinnitus, a scar of the posterior side of trunk, and service connection for various disabilities. The Board has also determined that additional examinations are needed due to conflicting opinions regarding diagnoses and functional impairment.

Claimed conditions

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How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2020

Citation

20006722