The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is granted as service-connected.,Left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,Right ear hearing loss is denied as not related to service.,Tinnitus remains at the maximum 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder began during active service and was supported by a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder and anxiety, with reasonable doubt resolved in her favor.,Left ear hearing loss is related to service based on audiometric testing showing impairment at the time of separation from service. Right ear hearing loss does not meet VA criteria for disability.,Right ear hearing loss is denied as there was no current diagnosis or evidence linking it to service, with a negative opinion provided by the VA examiner.,Tinnitus remains at 10 percent due to lack of aggravation by service-connected conditions and absence of additional evidence supporting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (depression/anxiety), Left ear hearing loss, Right ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24078997
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- Remanded (sent back)
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