The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for high frequency sensorineural hearing loss prior to June 1, 2022 and from June 1, 2022 was denied as her symptoms did not warrant any higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's audiometric test results were within the schedular criteria for a noncompensable rating prior to June 1, 2022 and a 30 percent rating thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- High frequency sensorineural hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22057731
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to newly received evidence that was not considered in the previous decision. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his high frequency sensorineural hearing loss will be reconsidered with this new information.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for high frequency sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran's preexisting hearing loss is alleged not to have been aggravated by service.
- Granted
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- Denied
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