Partly granted
The appeal for left ear hearing loss was dismissed. The veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for gouty arthritis of the left great toe.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for left ear hearing loss, and the evidence supported a 30 percent rating for gouty arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear hearing loss, gouty arthritis of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002836
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