The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.,The appeal for service connection for pulmonary embolus is remanded.,The appeal for service connection for deep vein thrombosis and venous embolism and thrombosis of the right lower extremity is remanded.,The appeal for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is remanded.,The appeal for service connection for a disability of the right knee is remanded.
The deciding factor: There are insufficient medical records to establish service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his hearing has worsened since June 2019, and thus a new VA examination is warranted.,The evidence does not sufficiently establish service connection for pulmonary embolus. The PACT Act requires a TERA examination when the evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for disabilities related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).,There are insufficient medical records to establish service connection for deep vein thrombosis and venous embolism and thrombosis of the right lower extremity. The PACT Act requires a TERA examination when the evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for disabilities related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).,The evidence does not sufficiently establish service connection for COPD. The Veteran's testimony indicates that he experienced breathing problems during and after service, which may be related to his reported exposure to asbestos and gas chambers.,There are insufficient medical records to establish service connection for a disability of the right knee. The Veteran's testimony indicates that he compensates by putting more strain on the right knee due to his left knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, pulmonary embolus, deep vein thrombosis and venous embolism and thrombosis of the right lower extremity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), disability of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23061287
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What this means for you
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