The Veteran's claim for service connection for throat cancer was previously denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his active duty. The new evidence submitted includes VA progress notes, private treatment reports, and medical opinions indicating a possible link between the cancer and herbicide exposure during service.,The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss has not been reopened as there is no new or material evidence provided.
The deciding factor: New evidence does not establish a clear connection to service, but it suggests a possible link due to herbicide exposure. The previous denial was based on lack of evidence linking the condition to active duty.,No new or material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for right ear hearing loss.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of throat cancer, right ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20020873
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis was denied as the condition did not require treatment and covered less than 5% of his body. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of sleep apnea, left lower extremity (LLE) sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and right ear hearing loss due to untimely filing.,The Board also dismissed the appeal for service connection of left ear hearing loss as moot because it was already granted in a prior decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran does not have left ear hearing loss for VA purposes.
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