The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was increased from 40 percent to 50 percent effective July 7, 2005.
The deciding factor: The VA audiological examination in May 2003 showed that the veteran had an average puretone hearing loss of 85 decibels in both ears, which translated to a 40 percent disability evaluation. The April 2005 VA outpatient evaluation also showed similar results with an average puretone hearing loss of 84 decibels in both ears, translating to a 30 percent disability evaluation. However, the veteran's hearing loss had increased since his last examination and was rated at 50 percent effective July 7, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0633605
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