Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for status post bunionectomy and hallux rigidus of the left great toe, and remanded several other claims related to various conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a current disability for VA purposes or that the Veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Status post bunionectomy and hallux rigidus of the left great toe, Left foot condition as secondary to service-connected status post bunionectomy and hallux rigidus of the left great toe, Lumbar spine disability, Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, Cervical spine disability, Bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, Fatigue, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Right shoulder pain, Sleep apnea, Vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089838
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