The Board has determined that the Veteran's original claim for service connection included a claim for tinnitus, which was received within one year of his discharge from service. Therefore, the effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is set at January 16, 1979.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's original claim for 'loss of hearing' encompassed a claim for tinnitus due to his testimony and complaints of ringing in the ears at the time of his VA examination. As his claim was received within one year of his separation from service, the effective date is set as January 16, 1979.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1123269
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What this means for you
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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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