The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was granted a 50% rating from June 28, 2017 to October 3, 2018. The effective date for this increased rating is set at June 28, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated an increase in severity of hearing impairment on VA audiological examinations conducted in October 2018, which was confirmed by his own testimony and statements from others who described the impact of his hearing loss on his ability to conduct business. The effective date for this increased rating is set at June 28, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19177837
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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