The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and a back disability. The Veteran was exposed to combat-related stressors during his deployment in Saudi Arabia. His claims are granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. A 100% evaluation is assigned for CFS.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD claim is granted based on credible supporting evidence of a combat-related stressor, and he was exposed to combat during his deployment in Saudi Arabia. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and back disability are also granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. A 100% evaluation is assigned for CFS.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, back disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1020170
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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