The Veteran's hemorrhoids were not rated higher than a compensable rating.,Tinnitus was evaluated at the maximum schedular rating available for that disorder.,Bilateral hearing loss was rated at 30 percent effective October 18, 2019.,Cervical spine disability was rated at 50 percent as of October 18, 2019.,Tension headaches were rated at 50 percent as of October 18, 2019.,Lumbar spine disability was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to February 7, 2020.,RUE radiculopathy and LUE radiculopathy were both rated at 20 percent.,Residual lumbar spine scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were evaluated based on their severity as per VA guidelines, with some issues having reached maximum schedular ratings and others needing further review or remand due to new evidence or changes in disability status.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoids, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, RUE radiculopathy, LUE radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity (RLE) sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity (LLE) sciatic nerve radiculopathy, residual lumbar spine scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061311
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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