The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus is 10 percent, precluding any higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's appeal was based on a claim of entitlement to an increased rating for his service-connected tinnitus. However, under all versions of Diagnostic Code 6260, which pertains to tinnitus, the maximum schedular rating available is 10 percent. Therefore, any higher ratings are legally precluded.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, gastroenteritis, internal hemorrhoids, back disorder, right hip disorder, right leg disorder, GERD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2007
- Citation
- 0718945
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
- 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.
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