The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran was granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his single disability rated as 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The decision is effective from the date of the grant of the TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU. Additionally, he was granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his single disability rated as 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The decision is effective from the date of the grant of the TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025301
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