The veteran's major depression is rated at 50 percent, his arteriosclerotic heart disease remains at 60 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he already has a schedular 100 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's major depression is rated at 50 percent based on total occupational impairment, while his arteriosclerotic heart disease remains at 60 percent due to stable cardiac status with mild global left ventricular systolic dysfunction. His bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it only results in moderate to severe high frequency sensorineural hearing loss bilaterally.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression, Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (formerly Ischemic Heart Disease), Bilateral Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0115832
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for alcohol abuse and psychiatric disorder are remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Panic Disorder due to his withdrawal of these issues prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The issue remains under direct service connection theory.
- Denied
The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 30 percent, the highest non-compensable rating available. The Board found that his hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating based on VA examinations and medical records.
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