The appeal for right ear hearing loss is dismissed as the benefit has been granted.,Residuals of a head injury and back disability are remanded due to need for further examination and opinion.,Back disability is remanded due to need for further examination and opinion.,Respiratory disorder (including spot on lung, shortness of breath, and/or sleep apnea) is remanded due to need for updated VA treatment records and addendum medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appeal for right ear hearing loss has been fully granted in March 2021.,Residuals of a head injury and back disability require further examination and opinion as the current evidence is insufficient to determine their etiology.,Back disability requires further examination and opinion due to need for updated VA treatment records and addendum medical opinion.,Respiratory disorder (including spot on lung, shortness of breath, and/or sleep apnea) requires updated VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion as the current evidence is insufficient to determine its etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ear Hearing Loss, Residuals of a Head Injury, Back Disability, Respiratory Disorder (including Spot on Lung, Shortness of Breath, and/or Sleep Apnea)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22052522
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What this means for you
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