The Board denied a higher rating for tinnitus and remanded several other claims related to the veteran's disabilities, including those involving hearing loss, knee radiculopathy, and hip disability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the application of the law to the undisputed facts, as well as the lack of new evidence that would support a higher rating for tinnitus or remanded claims.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee limitation of flexion, right knee limitation of extension, left knee limitation of flexion, left knee limitation of extension, left knee scars, status-post left knee meniscectomy, left hip disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011428

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