The Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine is not manifested by any limitation of motion, muscle spasm, ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician. The Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss disability that was incurred in service.,There is no evidence showing that the current bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is related to the Veteran's active military service or had its onset in the first post-service year.,The probative evidence of record shows that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his active military service and is more likely due to his nonservice-connected hearing loss.,The probative evidence does not show a relationship between the Veteran's nummular dermatitis and service. The condition was present prior to service and no increase in severity during service has been shown.,The pre-existing nasal obstruction did not increase in severity during service, and the surgery conducted during service helped to correct and ameliorate the pre-existing nasal obstruction resulting in improved breathing; no resulting disability is shown.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and there is no evidence showing that current hearing loss disability is related to active military service or onset in the first post-service year.,The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active military service, but rather due to nonservice-connected hearing loss. There are no objective findings linking the tinnitus to service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for nummular dermatitis as it was present prior to service and did not increase in severity during service.,The pre-existing nasal obstruction did not increase in severity during service, and any resulting disability from surgery conducted during service has been resolved.

Claimed conditions

intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, nummular dermatitis, nasal obstruction with deformity, residuals of nasal surgery

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

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Decision date

September 26, 2017

Citation

1742319

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