The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral high frequency hearing loss does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet the schedular criteria for a compensable rating based on the June 2004 audiometric examination results, which showed level I hearing in both ears.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral high frequency hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0625947
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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