The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and issues have been withdrawn or remanded. The right knee disability claim has been reopened, but service connection is not granted. Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is granted. Bilateral hearing loss requires a VA examination. A higher evaluation for PTSD is required. Headaches need an addendum opinion. Chronic rhinosinusitis needs a VA examination and etiological opinion. Right knee condition also requires a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claims for various conditions, including right knee disability, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, higher evaluation for PTSD, headaches, chronic rhinosinusitis, and right knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Heat stroke, High SGPT liver enzyme, Abnormal ECG/heart disability, Arthritis, Dizziness, Fatigue, Irritable bowel syndrome, Liver condition, Neurologic signs or symptoms, Skin condition, Kidney failure with polyuria and excessive thirst, Traumatic brain injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23059606
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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