The Board denied increased ratings for bilateral high frequency hearing loss and post-operative subtotal gastrectomy with vagotomy for peptic ulcer disease, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and clinical records showed that the appellant's service-connected disabilities were adequately addressed within their respective disability evaluation criteria without meeting the requirements for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral high frequency hearing loss, post-operative subtotal gastrectomy with vagotomy for peptic ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0604723
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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