The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, scar removal of cyst on buttocks, squamous cell carcinoma, back disability, and epididymitis have been denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) has also been denied.,However, the claim for a back disability was reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, scar removal of cyst on buttocks, squamous cell carcinoma, and epididymitis were not supported by the submitted evidence. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) was denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ear Hearing Loss, Scar, Removal of Cyst on Buttocks, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Back Disability, Epididymitis, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD and MDD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21021594
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- Remanded (sent back)
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