Partly granted
The Board restored the 30% rating for bilateral hearing loss from January 13, 2025, and denied increased ratings for right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, right thumb arthritis, right index finger arthritis, and erectile dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, which is required for a reduction in rating. The Board also found no basis to grant increased ratings for the other conditions based on the available evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, Right thumb arthritis, Right index finger arthritis, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087487
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