The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable level of 10 percent, and there are no additional manifestations not covered by the rating criteria. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran had migraines during service or within one year post-service, nor is there any indication they are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus does not manifest in ways not contemplated by the applicable rating criteria and thus cannot be rated higher than 10 percent.,There is no evidence of migraines during or within one year after service, nor any indication they are related to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, migraines
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22039558
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What this means for you
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