The Veteran's service connection claim for right ear hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with a 50% disability rating, effective from November 2, 2007.,The Veteran's GERD and residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx have not been granted initial compensable ratings.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support service connection for right ear hearing loss or PTSD. The Veteran's GERD was well controlled with medication, and his residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx were stable.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus disability, Right ear hearing loss, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, Total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1442712
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
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