Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD with neurocognitive disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were already compensated by the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinnitus, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Neurocognitive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011412
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