The Veteran's frontal lobe tumor and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine are being remanded for further examination and opinion.,An increased rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss is denied.
The deciding factor: Further medical evaluation is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's frontal lobe tumor and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine, as well as whether these conditions are related to service or any other condition.,The criteria for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss have not been met based on current evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Frontal lobe tumor, Spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21006594
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine with herniated and bulging disc and pinched nerves is currently rated at 20 percent, which does not meet his claim for a higher rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20 percent prior to September 7, 2007. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on range of motion or ankylosis.
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