The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the threshold requirement of having a current disability for bilateral hearing loss, as determined by audiometric testing results that showed normal hearing thresholds at separation from service and no evidence of post-service worsening.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, bilateral hearing loss, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, acne, right collarbone and clavicle condition, lumbar spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19188709
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for headaches and increased ratings for left shoulder rotator cuff tear, right shoulder rotator cuff tear, hypertension, and left and right leg restless leg syndrome. The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an increased initial disability evaluation of headaches due to an inadequate VA examination.
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