The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he did not have a current disability. The claims for diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy were granted with effective dates prior to the date of receipt of his claims.,The Veteran's sleep disorder and headache disorder claims are remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he did not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.385.,The claims for diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy were granted with effective dates prior to the date of receipt of his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Coronary artery disease, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of left upper extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of right upper extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity, Sleep disorder, Headache disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23041336
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A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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