The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of current tinnitus or continuity of symptoms since service.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of SMC beyond P-1 was denied due to lack of need for aid and attendance from another person.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 10, 2015 for the award of SMC for loss of use of bilateral lower extremities was denied as there is no evidence that his disabilities manifested prior to this date.
The deciding factor: Service connection cannot be established for tinnitus due to inconsistent reports and lack of continuity of symptoms since service.,The Veteran does not require aid and attendance from another person based on his ability to perform daily activities independently, despite some psychiatric issues.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's disabilities manifested prior to April 10, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, loss of use of bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21004003
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Related decisions
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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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