The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is denied as the evidence does not show symptoms that warrant an increased rating.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as there are no manifestations of severe, debilitating ringing of the ears to support a higher rating.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the medical evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.,Service connection for tuberculosis (TB) is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis and absence of evidence showing active TB during service or post-service.,Service connection for gastrointestinal (GI) disorder is denied as there is no established link between the Veteran's upset stomach in service and his current GERD.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show symptoms that warrant an increased rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, which is evaluated under a General Rating Formula.,There are no manifestations of severe, debilitating ringing of the ears to support a higher rating for tinnitus. The Veteran's current tinnitus is rated at 10 percent based on the maximum schedular rating available.,The medical evidence does not establish a diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes and there were no other audiological examinations during the appeal period.,There was no formal diagnosis of or treatment for TB during service. The Veteran's positive skin test in 1968 did not represent active TB, and he has never been diagnosed with active or latent TB post-service.,The medical evidence does not show a link between the Veteran's upset stomach in service and his current GERD, as there is no established medical nexus.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, Tinnitus, Bilateral hearing loss, TB (tuberculosis), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21024290
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