The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent. The Board has denied a higher rating for this condition as it is not available under applicable regulations. For TDIU, the Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating since November 2, 2015 meets the percentage requirements and he is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus has a maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260. The combined disability rating for his service-connected back disability and associated radiculopathy meets the percentage requirements for TDIU since November 2, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the thoracolumbar spine with degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the thoracic spine (back disability), radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves of the right and left lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057849
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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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