The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability. The Veteran's residuals of an aortic dissection are rated at 60 percent, but not higher, due to preclusion of exertion.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas; however, total occupational and social impairment has not been demonstrated. The Veteran is entitled to a separate rating for her chest scar from aortic dissection surgery.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss as per VA regulations.,The Veteran's residuals of an aortic dissection are rated at 60 percent due to preclusion of exertion, which is the highest rating available under DC 7110.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear hearing loss, Aortic dissection (residuals), Chest scar from aortic dissection surgery, Hypertension, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24036505
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