The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral feet and wrists, meningioma/brain tumor, complex partial seizures (secondary to meningioma/brain tumor), increased compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have all been denied.,There is no current evidence showing the Veteran has any service-connected disabilities related to her claimed conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the Veteran currently suffers from any diagnosed bilateral feet or wrist conditions, a meningioma/brain tumor, or complex partial seizures (secondary to meningioma/brain tumor) as a result of military service. The Veteran's claims are therefore denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Condition, Left Foot Condition, Left Wrist Condition, Right Wrist Condition, Meningioma/Brain Tumor, Complex Partial Seizures (secondary to Meningioma/Brain Tumor)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24026282
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