The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's chronic otitis media, left ear s/p radical mastoidectomy is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it has been evaluated based on the percentage ratings for hearing impairment found in Table VII and Table VIA of the Rating Schedule. The Veteran's pure tone thresholds do not meet the criterion for exceptional pattern of hearing loss, which would allow for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's chronic otitis media, left ear s/p radical mastoidectomy is already rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating under DC 6200. There is no legal basis to award an increased rating on a schedular basis.,The Veteran's tinnitus is already rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating under DC 6260. There is no legal basis to award an increased rating on a schedular basis.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, chronic otitis media, left ear s/p radical mastoidectomy, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23067207
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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