The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is not attributable to intercurrent causes.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Left ear hearing loss has been rated at 0 percent, and an extraschedular rating was denied.,Allergic rhinitis is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's symptoms include sinus congestion and allergies.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a nexus between the tinnitus and service, but it has been granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,There was no current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss during the appeal period. The Veteran's difficulty hearing in noisy environments is considered subjective and not supported by objective medical findings.,The left ear hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6100, as there were no audiometric results showing impairment at any of the specified frequencies.,Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of polyps or significant obstruction.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24035774
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- Granted
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