The Board granted service connection for dermatitis, residuals of a left lower leg fascial hernia surgery, and residuals of cold injuries affecting the feet and hands. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of service connection for dermatitis, residuals of a left lower leg fascial hernia surgery, and residuals of cold injuries due to credible lay statements and positive medical nexus opinions, while the evidence did not support the claim for bilateral hearing loss as it did not meet VA's criteria for a disability.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, Dermatitis, Residuals of a left lower leg fascial hernia surgery, Left knee condition (secondary to residuals of the service-connected left lower leg fascial hernia), Residuals of a left foot cold injury, Residuals of a right foot cold injury, Residuals of a left hand cold injury, Residuals of a right hand cold injury

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 17, 2025

Citation

A25089904

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