The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for loss of taste was denied as the maximum schedular rating (10%) has already been assigned.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim is remanded due to an indication that her hearing loss may have worsened, requiring further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran is currently receiving the highest possible schedular rating for loss of taste, as per VA regulations. No higher rating can be assigned under Diagnostic Code 6276.,There is an indication that the Veteran's hearing loss has worsened, necessitating a new evaluation to determine its current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of taste, Left hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21072049
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