The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, but remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's hearing loss or tinnitus, while the current severity of his depressive disorder required further evaluation.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, Tinnitus, Depressive disorder, claimed as anxiety and depression

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 20, 2025

Citation

A25015426

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