The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left shoulder sprain has been denied due to lack of additional functional loss or motion during repetitive use and flare-ups.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, respiratory disability, and IBS have not yet been addressed as the required VA examinations have not been conducted.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder sprain has been remanded due to lack of additional functional loss or motion during repetitive use and flare-ups.

The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not more closely approximate an inability to lift the arm 25 degrees from his side, as noted in the examination reports.,VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present psychiatric disabilities (to include PTSD), respiratory disability, and IBS.,The Veteran's left shoulder sprain does not more closely approximate an inability to lift the arm 25 degrees from his side, as noted in the examination reports.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Bilateral Hearing Loss Disability","status":"Denied"}, {"condition_name":"Left Shoulder Sprain","status":"Denied"}, {"condition_name":"Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include PTSD)","status":"Remanded"}, {"condition_name":"Respiratory Disability","status":"Remanded"}, {"condition_name":"Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)","status":"Remanded"}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 7, 2019

Citation

19184666

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