The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, while remanding the claims for increased ratings for right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee trauma residuals with anterior cruciate ligament laxity and degenerative changes, and left knee degenerative arthritis and instability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence of hearing loss meeting the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 3.385 during active service or at any time thereafter, and that a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was not warranted as it was the maximum schedular rating available.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008719

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