The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service.,For deviated nasal septum, prior to June 22, 2016, the Veteran was granted an initial noncompensable rating. From June 22, 2016 onwards, he is now rated at 10 percent due to complete obstruction of one nostril while sleeping.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the left ear hearing loss began during service or was related to any in-service injury or disease.,From June 22, 2016 onwards, the Veteran's deviated nasal septum is characterized by complete obstruction on one side while sleeping. This meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6502.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear hearing loss, Deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20000382
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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