The Veteran's sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear is currently rated as noncompensable, with a maximum rating of Level II.,The Veteran's residuals from a left anterior tibial plateau fracture with degenerative joint disease are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating may be warranted based on additional evidence and examination.
The deciding factor: The current VA examinations do not provide sufficient information to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss warrants a compensable rating.,A new VA knee examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's left anterior tibial plateau fracture with degenerative joint disease, as no recent examination has been provided.
- Claimed conditions
- sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear, left anterior tibial plateau fracture with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24041075
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear, and TBI are being remanded due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran is also seeking a compensable rating for his service-connected sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI, ischemic heart disease, hearing loss, and a fractured mandible, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is denied.,Issues related to right hip disorder and left knee disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence on etiology.,Entitlement to a compensable rating for sensorineural hearing loss of the right ear, and entitlement to a higher rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee are also remanded.
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