The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, a right knee disorder, and back disorder have been denied. The Board has found that the Veteran does not currently have these conditions.,Service connection for left knee disorder (osteoarthritic changes) is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show current diagnoses of right ear hearing loss, a right knee disorder, or back disorders. The Veteran's assertions are not supported by the medical evidence of record.,Service connection for left knee disorder (osteoarthritic changes) is also denied as there is no current diagnosis and the pre-existing condition did not worsen during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear hearing loss, Right knee disorder, Back disorder, Left knee disorder (osteoarthritic changes)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2020
- Citation
- A20017187
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability is dismissed. The appeal for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for left ear hearing loss due to inadequate audiometric examinations. The Veteran will be scheduled for new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his left ear hearing loss and the severity of his hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal. The Veteran's right knee disorder is being remanded for an addendum opinion regarding its etiology.
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