The appeals seeking service connection for lung condition, esophageal condition, ED, lymphoma, renal toxicity, cataracts, bladder condition, and NHL have been dismissed.,New and material evidence having been received, the requests to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot arthritis, a right leg disorder, a skin disorder, a sleep disorder, and a low back disorder are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals seeking service connection for lung condition, esophageal condition, ED, lymphoma, renal toxicity, cataracts, bladder condition, and NHL.,New and material evidence having been received, the requests to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot arthritis, a right leg disorder, a skin disorder, a sleep disorder, and a low back disorder are granted.
- Claimed conditions
- lung condition, esophageal condition, erectile dysfunction (ED), lymphoma, renal toxicity, cataracts, bladder condition, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22020036
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension with residuals including stroke, DM II, bilateral amputation of all toes, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the claim for ED as it is inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lung condition, including pneumonia residuals, COPD, and emphysema, is remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service. The appeal is reopened based on new evidence.
- Denied
The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's high cholesterol, dementia, stroke, prostate cancer, cataracts, diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and myocardial infarction claims are denied due to lack of service connection evidence or insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the disabilities and active duty service.,The Veteran was exposed to toxins during his military service but there is no evidence linking these exposures to any of the claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lung condition and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development to determine if they are related to service, specifically his in-service pneumonia. The claims will also be reviewed for secondary service connection due to the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss.
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