The Veteran's post-operative lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and his bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is noncompensable. The Board found that the current evaluations adequately reflect the Veteran's disability picture.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, as his range of motion falls within the 10 percent rating category. His bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is rated noncompensable due to lack of evidence of incapacitating episodes or other factors warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and strain, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1030614
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his hearing loss symptoms.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability should be remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting additional medical examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.
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