The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed as he withdrew his claim.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted, with the condition that it began during active service and is not due to a service-connected disability.,From October 4, 2016, the Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities (PTSD and tinnitus).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer was remanded as it involves exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos.,Service connection for equilibrium problems was also remanded due to its potential secondary relationship with hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection for fear of heights was also remanded, likely due to its potential secondary relationship with hearing loss and tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD during the April 2019 hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bilateral Hearing Loss, Bladder Cancer, Equilibrium Problems, Fear of Heights
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19180332
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 21, 2007, for the award of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.