The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss was denied by the RO, and no effective date is assigned as he has not been granted service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA audiological testing results did not meet the criteria for an exceptional pattern of hearing impairment (38 C.F.R. § 4.86) or warrant use of Table VIA (38 C.F.R. § 4.85(c)). The Veteran's numeric designation was II bilaterally, resulting in a noncompensable rating under Table VII.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral High Frequency Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0923640
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 18, 2013. The Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service injury or disease related to his current conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent.
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