The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated as 30 percent prior to June 15, 2018 and as 40 percent since that date. The Veteran’s PTSD has been rated as 30 percent prior to April 26, 2011 and as 50 percent since that date.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss and PTSD).,Prior to June 15, 2018, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 30 percent. Since then, it has been rated at 40 percent.,Since April 26, 2011, the Veteran’s PTSD has been rated at 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in significant impairment of his ability to work and maintain social relationships. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted for either condition.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss and PTSD) have rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for TDIU.,The Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss has resulted in significant impairment of his ability to hear effectively. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the results of VA examinations conducted prior to June 15, 2018 and since then.,Since April 26, 2011, the Veteran’s PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the results of VA examinations conducted prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19101930
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