The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating, as his diastolic pressure has never been predominantly 100 or more and he requires no continuous medication.,The Veteran's chronic kidney disease does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating, as it has not resulted in constant or recurring albumin with hyaline and granular casts or red blood cells.,There is no legal basis to assign a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss began during service or is related to an in-service injury. The separation examination was normal and there is no evidence of a decrease in hearing acuity during military service.,The Veteran's hypertension has never met the criteria for a compensable rating, as his diastolic pressure has not been predominantly 100 or more and he does not require continuous medication.,The Veteran's chronic kidney disease has not resulted in constant or recurring albumin with hyaline and granular casts or red blood cells. The evidence shows that the condition is not productive of such symptoms.,There are no compensable disabilities to combine for a rating, as all service-connected conditions have been rated at their maximum.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, aortic aneurysm status post AAA repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24025767
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