Partly granted
The veteran's rating for bilateral hearing loss was restored to 30 percent, effective January 31, 2024. The issue of an increased rating beyond 30 percent was sent back for further review.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions had not improved, and VA did not meet its burden to show improvement.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss (BHL)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002465
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