The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric condition, an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, and service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claims for initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran experienced total occupational or social impairment due to his psychiatric condition, nor was there sufficient evidence to warrant a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss. The right ear hearing loss was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 4.85.

Claimed conditions

Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with anxiety (psychiatric condition), Left ear hearing loss, Right ear hearing loss

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 7, 2025

Citation

A25086575

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