The Veteran's hearing loss of the right ear is currently rated as noncompensable, and there is no indication that it has worsened since the last rating decision.,The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds remand necessary to determine if his sleep apnea is related to his GERD or another condition.
The deciding factor: The audiometric results show a level of hearing loss that is compatible with a zero percent, or noncompensable, rating.,There is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and sleep apnea. The Board finds remand necessary to clarify this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing Loss, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23061919
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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