The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus began during service and granted service connection for it. For his right knee disorder, the Board determined there was no evidence of a current disability at the time of the June 1996 rating decision, but granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology from service to present. The initial rating for the right knee disorder prior to September 3, 1998, was granted as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus began during service and is causally linked to his military service. For the right knee disorder, the Board noted that there was no current disability at the time of the June 1996 rating decision but granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology from service to present.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2002
- Citation
- 0202484
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, cubital tunnel syndrome, right plantar fasciitis, and a right knee disability due to the lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
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