The appeal for service connection of lineal scar, right side of nose (disfigurement), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), cardiovascular disorder, and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for a lineal scar, right side of nose (painful scar) and bilateral plantar keratotic lesions prior to May 13, 2021, as well as for a right foot plantar callus since May 13, 2021, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support the presence of current disabilities or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- lineal scar, right side of nose (disfigurement), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), cardiovascular disorder, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21076823
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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