The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, as evaluated by VA, is currently rated at 10 percent. The September 2009 VA examination showed puretone thresholds of up to 63 dB in the left ear and 58 dB in the right ear, with speech recognition scores of 70% and 76%, respectively. This resulted in a combined numeric designation of IV for each ear, leading to an initial 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was rated based on the VA examination results which showed puretone thresholds and speech recognition scores that corresponded to a numeric designation level of IV for each ear, resulting in a combined percentage evaluation of 30% (10% per ear).
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1240525
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim, specifically needing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran will be asked to provide any missing records and former employers' information.
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