The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and initial compensable ratings for left ear hearing loss, left ankle condition, and right knee strain. The claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a left wrist injury, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee condition were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of hearing loss or significant limitation of motion in the ankle that would warrant higher ratings. The claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied based on the current state of the Veteran's conditions as supported by medical examinations and records.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, left ankle condition (arthralgia), right knee strain, left wrist injury residuals, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094819
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