The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, a right ear disorder other than hearing loss and tinnitus, an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, an initial compensable rating for asthma, and various other conditions due to insufficient evidence of current disability or no relationship to service.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran does not have left ear hearing loss for VA purposes and there is no evidence of a right ear disorder other than hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's test results do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, and there was insufficient evidence to support service connection for the other conditions.

Claimed conditions

left ear hearing loss, right ear disorder other than hearing loss and tinnitus, neck disorder, right upper extremity neurologic disorder, left upper extremity neurologic disorder, right middle finger disorder, back disorder, right lower extremity neurologic disorder, left lower extremity neurologic disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sinusitis, gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 8, 2025

Citation

A25105148

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