The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and increased the rating for anxiety disorder with PTSD to 70 percent. The Veteran's claims for other conditions remain pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure, which was likely substantial given his service as an air operations manager and navigator. His anxiety disorder with PTSD has been shown to be at least partially attributable to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, anxiety disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lumbar strain, left shoulder degenerative joint disease, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2016
- Citation
- 1613489
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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