The Veteran's right ear hearing loss was determined to have been incurred in active service, while left ear hearing loss and major depressive disorder were not service-connected. The tension headaches did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a direct link between the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and her period of active service, but there was no sufficient evidence to establish service connection for left ear hearing loss or major depressive disorder. Tension headaches were also not shown to meet the criteria for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss (right ear), Major depressive disorder, Tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0905184
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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