The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.,A 30 percent disability rating for left inguinal hernia has been granted, effective November 9, 2020. The Veteran also received a separate 10 percent rating for his painful scar.,The Veteran's left inguinal scar is rated at the minimum compensable level of 10 percent.,Service connection was denied for both left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve paralysis.,No service connection was granted.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating for tinnitus are not met as it is already at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's left inguinal hernia condition more closely approximated a 30 percent rating, but no higher, since the date of the claim for an increase. The effective date was set to January 2021.,The evidence does not support a 60 percent rating as there was no indication that the Veteran had a large postoperative recurrent hernia that was not well supported under ordinary conditions and not readily reducible, when considered inoperable.,Service connection for left lower extremity sciatic nerve paralysis is denied due to lack of evidence showing such condition. Similarly, service connection for right lower extremity sciatic nerve paralysis is also denied.,No service connection was granted as there was no evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left inguinal hernia, surgical scar left inguinal region (left inguinal scar), left inguinal painful scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24049245
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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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