Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. Service connection for bipolar disorder was granted, but other conditions were not.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and regulations regarding service connection and ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bipolar disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, joint pains, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006271
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