Denied
The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, stating that the hearing acuity in both ears is no worse than Level II.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the results of a July 2021 VA examination which showed a noncompensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6100.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25001024
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