The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. All other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The maximum schedular rating for tinnitus is 10 percent, and there is no legal basis to award a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, cervical spine (neck) condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, left leg/knee condition, right leg/knee condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008490

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