The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The hearing loss claim was not granted as the evidence did not show a compensable level of disability, while the left knee disorder claim resulted in a noncompensable rating due to lack of actual limitation of motion. The low back disorder claim was also denied as new and material evidence had not been received.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA regulations, and his left knee disorder did not demonstrate actual limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating than noncompensable. The low back disorder claim was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, degenerative joint disease of the left knee (left knee disorder), arthritis of various joints
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1005934
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