Denied
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating, and his PTSD with alcohol and drug abuse does not warrant an increased rating at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record, including audiometric testing results, did not show that the Veteran's hearing loss or PTSD symptoms warranted a compensable or higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol and drug abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25003104
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