The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss prior to and after August 28, 2006 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of zero percent prior to August 28, 2006 or in excess of 50 percent on and after August 28, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at level VIII (50%) as of August 28, 2006. Prior to that date, the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of zero percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1010667
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