Partly granted
The veteran's claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. However, service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the original decisions and the application of VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006628
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