The Veteran's service-connected insomnia disorder was granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher, from July 14, 2022. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, as was the claim for TDIU in excess of 10 percent. Asbestosis with pleural plaques was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence more closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating for insomnia disorder due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, while the other claims were denied based on the evidence not supporting higher ratings or TDIU.

Claimed conditions

Insomnia disorder, Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, Tinnitus, Asbestosis with pleural plaques

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 6, 2025

Citation

A25011038

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