The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 40 percent from July 12, 2012 to December 9, 2012. The rating for the condition has been reduced to non-compensable since October 21, 2015 and remains at 40 percent from November 7, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hearing loss was found to be severe (Level VII) in both ears from July 12, 2012 to December 9, 2012, warranting a 40% rating. The hearing loss improved to mild (Level II) in both ears from October 21, 2015 to November 6, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20074576
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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