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Entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

July 30, 2026Citation Nr. A26069984Docket 220523-245344va.gov source

  • Bilateral hearing loss - compensable ratingDenied
  • Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorderRemanded
DecisionAnalysis

Board reasoning

The Board finds the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating because the September 2021 VA examination shows Level I hearing in both ears, which corresponds to a 0% rating under the rating schedule. The psychiatric claim is remanded to verify in-service stressors and obtain new examinations and medical opinions to determine etiology and potential secondary relationships to service-connected disabilities.

Issues

  • Bilateral hearing loss - compensable ratingDenied
  • Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorderRemanded

Authorities

  • Gilbert v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 49Benefit of the doubt doctrine guidance

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