The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of second degree burns on the left hand is denied as there is no current disability related to these burns.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ichthyosis vulgaris prior to August 31, 2009, from August 31, 2009 prior to November 5, 2010, and from November 5, 2010 prior to February 1, 2017 is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and further development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as there are issues regarding in-service noise exposure and a potential central processing auditory disorder (CAPD).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder of atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing the significance of his elevated blood pressure readings, lay history of headaches and dizziness, and arrhythmias in relation to his condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a current disability related to the Veteran's service-connected second degree burns on the left hand.,Additional VA treatment records are needed to determine if there is a current disability of ichthyosis vulgaris and further development is required due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing in-service noise exposure, lay history, and arrhythmias.,The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury may be aggravating his hearing loss and/or central processing auditory disorder (CAPD).,There are issues regarding the significance of the Veteran's elevated blood pressure readings, lay history of headaches and dizziness, and arrhythmias in relation to his heart condition.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of second degree burns on the left hand, ichthyosis vulgaris, bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder of atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22032078
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What this means for you
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