The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for acoustic neuroma and a 10 percent rating for tinnitus, due to the acoustic neuroma. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of dizziness and occasional staggering were found to be consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6204, while tinnitus warranted a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's inability to perform occupational tasks due to his acoustic neuroma.
- Claimed conditions
- Acoustic neuroma, Tinnitus, due to acoustic neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088586
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,092 · Granted: 42% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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