The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disabilities are already rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations.,For his left and right hip disabilities, the Board found that ratings in excess of 10 percent were not warranted due to lack of additional functional loss or range of motion on repetitive use testing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus disability is rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations (Diagnostic Code 6260).,For his bilateral hearing loss, the evidence did not show any improvement that would warrant a higher rating.,For his left and right hip disabilities, the Board found no additional functional loss or range of motion on repetitive use testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinnitus, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Left Hip Limitation of Extension, Right Hip Limitation of Extension, Left Hip Impairment of Thigh, Right Hip Impairment of Thigh, Left Total Knee Arthroplasty Residuals, Right Knee Limitation of Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2024
- Citation
- A24074693
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The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The issue remains under direct service connection theory.
- Denied
The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 30 percent, the highest non-compensable rating available. The Board found that his hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating based on VA examinations and medical records.
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