The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right ear hearing loss based on the results of an audiological examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss warranted a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- right hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25026430
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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