The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, HIV, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have been denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his tinnitus as it is already at the maximum schedular evaluation. Service connection has been granted for PTSD and HIV based on new evidence that was submitted after the original claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The claim for service connection for PTSD and HIV have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence, which establishes a link between these conditions and service. The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at its maximum schedular evaluation (10 percent).
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, PTSD, HIV
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1209484
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- 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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