The Veteran's hearing loss in his left ear is rated as noncompensable, while he is granted a 10 percent rating for his bilateral lower extremity onychomycosis.
The deciding factor: The VA audiological examinations showed consistent level V hearing impairment in the left ear, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Veteran's onychomycosis was rated under DC 7806 due to its chronic nature and intermittent systemic therapy (antibiotics) required over the past year.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss in left ear, Bilateral lower extremity onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2024
- Citation
- 24015855
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for TDIU, DEA eligibility based on permanent and total disability status, a compensable rating for hearing loss in the left ear, and an increased rating for major depressive disorder have all been denied. The effective dates for these decisions are not applicable as they were made after the relevant look-back periods.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss of both ears due to inconsistencies in audiometric findings and need for further clarification on the nature and etiology of his hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been reopened, and the earlier effective date claim for right knee patellofemoral syndrome is being remanded.,The Veteran's request for an increased rating for his right knee patellofemoral syndrome is also being remanded.
- Partly granted
The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss in the left ear and tinnitus. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder(s) are also being remanded for further examination.
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