The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, or reopening of previously denied claims have been granted. The case is remanded for further development on some issues.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for diabetes mellitus and hypertensive vascular disease. The Veteran's COPD with asthma was not manifested by certain criteria that would warrant a higher rating, but the claim remains pending as it may be reopened in the future if new and material evidence is submitted.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, hypertensive vascular disease, bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, left ankle disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22065649
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has expanded the scope of the claim to include any mental health disorder raised by the record and has remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left leg, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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