Partly granted
The Veteran's left ear sensorineural hearing loss was granted, while the claims for right ear hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine condition, cervical strain, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a direct link between the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and acoustic trauma during service, but did not support any current disability in the right ear or other claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear sensorineural hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine condition, cervical strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25092133
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.