Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for a rating higher than 20% for bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on audiometric evaluations and VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's disability warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002318
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