Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at Level I in his right ear and Level IV in his left ear, which does not warrant a compensable rating. For tinnitus, the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already assigned and cannot be exceeded.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25008941
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