Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating, TDIU prior to January 18, 2017, and special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities warranted a higher rating or precluded substantially gainful employment prior to January 18, 2017. The Veteran was independently ratable at 60 percent for other service-connected disabilities effective from July 17, 2025.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear mastoidectomy residuals with hearing loss, Dizziness, Vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25014710
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.