The Veteran's bilateral high frequency hearing loss was evaluated and found to be at Level II in both ears, warranting a noncompensable rating. The VA examiner noted that the Veteran had difficulty hearing with background noise but could still perform daily activities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral high frequency hearing loss did not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation based on the audiometric results and the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.86 were not applicable.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral High Frequency Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1628145
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as they do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral high frequency hearing loss has been rated at 10 percent since October 31, 2021. The Board found that the disability is no worse than Level V in both ears and thus does not warrant a higher rating.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate examination regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, and the reduction in the rating for bilateral high frequency hearing loss is remanded.
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