The Veteran's claims for service connection for cysts on neck and sinus problems were granted, but only to the extent that they relate to new evidence received within one year of the July 2005 rating decision. Service connection was denied for hyperlipidemia and a disability manifested by testicular pain and/or swelling (hydrocele).
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and relevant evidence within one year of the July 2005 rating decision, which addressed whether he had current disabilities associated with his neck cysts and sinus problems.
- Claimed conditions
- Cysts on neck, Sinus problems, Hyperlipidemia, Testicular pain and/or swelling
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24058718
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