The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, and he receives a combined rating of 20 percent for his right knee strain and left knee osteoarthritis. The issues regarding bilateral hearing loss disability and TDIU are remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the Veteran's self-reported history of tinnitus beginning in service. For the increased ratings, the Board found that the Veteran's range of motion did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable codes due to lack of ankylosis or other specific impairments. However, the Veteran's right knee strain and left knee osteoarthritis were rated based on painful motion alone.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right knee strain, left knee osteoarthritis, left hip disability, right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24038063
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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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