The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The claim for a low back condition was denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received. The claims for initial compensable ratings for left and right ankle scars were also denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the nexus between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his right ear hearing loss, and the in-service knee injuries and current bilateral knee disabilities. The denial of the low back condition claim was due to a lack of new and relevant evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear hearing loss, left knee disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24069201
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to the AOJ for further development and consideration of evidence not previously considered.
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