The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from 50% to noncompensable was proper. The November 2009 decision granting a 10% rating effective August 26, 2009, is also upheld.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's hearing impairment had worsened over time and warranted a reduction in his disability rating from 50% to noncompensable. The November 2009 decision was based on updated audiometric results showing moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1012265
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Denied
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