The Veteran's initial tinnitus rating of 10 percent is denied as his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's PTSD with other specified depressive disorder rating of 50 percent is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's CAD rating of 60 percent is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular disability rating due to its recurrent nature and interference with hearing. The VA examiner did not find any additional impairment that would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent or higher rating as he does not exhibit suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, or other severe impairments. His social and occupational functioning is still satisfactory with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.,The Veteran's CAD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating as he does not have chronic congestive heart failure, workload of less than 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent. His symptoms are consistent with a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with other specified depressive disorder, coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2020
- Citation
- A20009435
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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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