The Veteran's claim for increased rating of bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current level of hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for a respiratory condition, including nagging cough and lung condition, is denied as there is no evidence of a current chronic disability related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, has been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition (nagging cough and lung condition) and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety disorder) are currently pending. The Board notes that the Veteran reported exposure to Project SHAD, but there is no evidence of record supporting this claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current level of hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.,There is no evidence of a current chronic disability related to service. The Veteran's claims are pending and further examination and evaluation are required.,The Veteran reported exposure to Project SHAD, but there is no supporting evidence in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, respiratory condition, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19175261
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
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