CAVC Case 90-1169: Back
CAVCReal U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) decision · April 15, 1992 · MANKIN
This is a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims — the federal court that reviews Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions, one level above the Board. Court decisions can vacate, reverse, or affirm what the Board did.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
Conditions Claimed
BackHearing LossTinnitusHipSkinEye
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Issues on Appeal
BackHearing LossTinnitusHipSkinEye
Why It Was Decided This Way
, the arguably doubtful credibility of the report of his separation physical examination (hereinafter referred to as "separation physical").
A VA rating board denied service connection for all claimed conditions in February 1990.
He argued forcefully that the credibility of his separation physical report could be impeached by considering evidence that he had, in fact, suffered from a lifelong vision impairment.
In its decision, the BVA did not mention, much less discuss or refute, appellant's attack on the credibility of the separation physical report.
In its DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION, the Board noted: It is not doubted that the veteran was subjected to substantial amounts of loud noise on multiple occasions during his active military service.
Appellant has also requested the Court to expunge the separation physical report from the record on appeal on the grounds of its alleged lack of credibility.
Pursuant to these factual findings, the Board determined that appellant had failed to establish service connection for his disability.
Appellant may establish the required nexus between his current condition and his term of military service if he can show that his disability "result[ed] from personal injury suffered .
Authorities Cited
Regulations Cited (38 CFR / 38 USC)
Denial Type
Credibility|No Nexus
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