The veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease was granted, and his increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss prior to May 26, 2003 was denied. His current rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss from May 26, 2003 onwards is upheld.
The deciding factor: The VA physician found no evidence that the veteran's coronary artery disease in service caused his current condition and concluded it was less likely as not related to his active service. For his bilateral hearing loss, the Board found that the results of the audiological examinations did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to May 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0631198
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