The Board granted a 10 percent rating for dysmenorrhea since October 13, 2017, and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and left toe stress fracture. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for bipolar disorder with depression, anxiety, and insomnia was also denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left toe stress fracture, as well as the claim for a higher initial rating for bipolar disorder with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. However, dysmenorrhea met the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

right ear hearing loss, left toe stress fracture, dysmenorrhea, bipolar disorder with depression, anxiety, and insomnia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 24, 2025

Citation

25013262

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