The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was denied. All other claims, including service connection for various conditions and TDIU, were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the audiometric findings and the mechanical application of the Rating Schedule to these findings.

Claimed conditions

bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo, skin disorder (dermatophytosis and tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, heart disease, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, depression, PTSD), cervical spine disability, degenerative arthritis in both shoulders, degenerative arthritis in both elbows, degenerative arthritis in both wrists, bilateral hip disability, degenerative arthritis in both knees, sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

A25004097

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