The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus was granted, while the claim for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder was denied. The claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity radicular pain and knee pain were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 10 percent rating for tinnitus but not a higher rating for the psychiatric disorder, as it did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent or greater rating. The claims for service connection were remanded due to the Veteran's inability to obtain necessary examinations in his home country.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral tinnitus, Acquired psychiatric disorder (specific type not specified), Left lower extremity radicular pain, Right lower extremity radicular pain, Left knee pain, Right knee pain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25096792

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