The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diverticulosis, diseases of the nail, left foot, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a need for medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not show that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of hearing loss disability for VA purposes. For asthma and GERD, the examiner's opinion was inadequate as it did not address the Veteran's period of active service from October 1980 to October 1984.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Asthma, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Diverticulosis, Diseases of the nail, left foot, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24001407
What this means for you
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