The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought has been granted in full with the grant of a 100% disability rating for orthostatic hypotension effective September 4, 2019. The PTSD appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, orthostatic hypotension (replaced by a 100% rating for service-connected PTSD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24047019
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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A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot.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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
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