The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have its onset during service and the Board finds that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.,For the right third finger fracture, the disability rating of 10 percent is granted. The limitation of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have its onset during service and continuity of symptoms since service has been established.,The Veteran's right third finger fracture resulted in a gap of less than one inch between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 5229.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, respiratory disorder to include bronchitis, fracture to right third finger at distal interphalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1824517
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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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