The veteran became unemployable due to service-connected disabilities in October 1993, and his TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of July 26, 1995. The 60 percent evaluation for residuals of aortic aneurysm was also granted with an effective date of January 26, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's unemployability due to service-connected disabilities became factually ascertainable in October 1993 and his TDIU claim was filed on July 26, 1995. The 60 percent evaluation for residuals of aortic aneurysm was granted based on the date of receipt of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Residuals of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgeries, Coronary Artery Disease, Duodenal Ulcer with History of Peptic Ulcer, Residuals of Fracture and Gunshot Wound of Left Forearm, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Scars, Residuals of Gunshot Wounds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2002
- Citation
- 0204872
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a verified in-service stressor, and the positive and negative medical evidence is at least in equipoise.
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