The veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a back disorder was denied. The veteran was granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Several other claims were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus and back disorder did not meet the criteria for an extraschedular rating or a higher schedular rating based on the evidence provided.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, back disorder, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, left wrist disorder, left foot disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, left elbow disorder, right elbow disorder, arthritis, astigmatism, head injury, headaches, memory loss, right wrist disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), joint pains, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Gulf War Undiagnosed Illness and Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI), acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 3, 2025

Citation

A25000523

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