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The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss, stating that the evidence does not support an increase.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's auditory acuity levels and the application of the VA's rating schedule.

Claimed conditions
bilateral hearing loss
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
40%
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000413

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