The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for a 10% rating for service-connected tinnitus. The Board found that the September 1975 decision did not become final as it pertained to tinnitus, and the proper effective date was March 10, 1976.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a compensable rating for service-connected tinnitus was based on the failure of the RO to notify him of the September 1975 decision regarding tinnitus. The Court found that the September 1975 decision did not become final as it pertained to tinnitus, and the proper effective date was March 10, 1976.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral high frequency hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0019962
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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