The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss due to aggravation. Service connection was granted for the left ear hearing loss due to aggravation, with a 10% evaluation for sinusitis effective November 2, 1994.
The deciding factor: The audiometric test results showed an increase in hearing loss in the left ear during service and after service, supporting the claim of aggravation. The right ear hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ear Hearing Loss, Left Ear Hearing Loss (Aggravation)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2000
- Citation
- 0009049
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