The veteran's tinnitus is not related to service, and her claim for an increased rating for mixed headaches migraine and tension is denied. The veteran's shin splints are currently rated at the minimum level of disability.,The VA examiner found no evidence that the veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service or due to a service-connected condition. For the mixed headaches and tension, while the veteran reported symptoms consistent with migraines, she did not experience prostrating attacks as required for a higher rating. The veteran's shin splints are currently rated at 10 percent based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support service connection for tinnitus and there is no evidence of prostrating headaches or prolonged attacks, which would be necessary to warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"tinnitus"}, {"condition_name":"mixed headaches migraine and tension"}, {"condition_name":"shin splints"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0624149
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