The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and kidney stones, but granted a noncompensable evaluation for his right ear hearing loss disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as his in-service stressors were conceded, he was not diagnosed with PTSD related to combat exposure, and there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. The Board also found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability did not warrant a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, kidney stones, right ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1749259
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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