The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The diabetes mellitus type II claim has been withdrawn from appeal.,The acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as major depressive disorder) and bilateral knee and leg disorder claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The bilateral hearing loss claim is also remanded for further examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: New evidence was received that supports reopening the diabetes mellitus type II and tinnitus claims, but not the psychiatric or knee/leg disorders or hearing loss claims. The Veteran's lay statements support his assertions of in-service symptoms.,The acquired psychiatric disorder claim requires an opinion on whether it is as likely as not related to service. The bilateral knee and leg disorder claim requires a physical examination and review of the Veteran's reports. The bilateral hearing loss claim requires a determination if the Veteran has a current disability for VA purposes, and if so, its relationship to service.,The acquired psychiatric disorder claim requires an opinion on whether it is as likely as not related to service. The bilateral knee and leg disorder claim requires a physical examination and review of the Veteran's reports. The bilateral hearing loss claim requires a determination if the Veteran has a current disability for VA purposes, and if so, its relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral knee and leg disorder, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23046936
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