Granted
The VA improperly reduced the veteran's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The original 60% rating has been restored effective March 17, 2016.
The deciding factor: The reduction was void because the VA did not follow proper procedures, including notifying the veteran of their right to a predetermination hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002649
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