Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the mechanical application of the rating schedule to the numeric designations resulting from audiometric testing.
The deciding factor: Based on the results of multiple VA examinations and the applicable rating criteria, the Veteran's hearing loss was correctly evaluated as noncompensable during the appellate period.
- Claimed conditions
- hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25013077
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