The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and no higher.,The Veteran's contact dermatitis of left arm and biceps does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current VA regulations.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current VA regulations.,From June 14, 2010 to October 6, 2015, the Veteran’s service-connected chronic adjustment disorder was manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. A higher rating is not warranted since October 7, 2015.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent under current VA regulations.,Service connection for a left knee disorder was remanded.,A right knee sprain and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine were both remanded.,A chronic right ankle sprain was also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under current VA regulations, with some issues being remanded due to insufficient evidence or further development needed.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, contact dermatitis of left arm and biceps, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19153830
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim, specifically needing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran will be asked to provide any missing records and former employers' information.
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