The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of a left distal humerus fracture with degenerative joint disease was denied as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because there is no current disability in either ear, and any potential service connection based on noise exposure is not supported by medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left distal humerus fracture with degenerative joint disease did not result in limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.,There was no current hearing loss disability found, and any potential service connection for bilateral hearing loss based on noise exposure is not supported by medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left distal humerus fracture with degenerative joint disease, Bilateral hearing loss, Chronic conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0714108
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