Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for tinnitus was denied. Other claims related to prostate cancer residuals, PTSD, TDIU, and DEA benefits were remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The decision on tinnitus was based on the maximum schedular rating already assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, prostate cancer residuals, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), service-connected disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005023
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