The appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned. The claims for service connection and increased ratings for other conditions were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus symptoms are fully contemplated by the applicable rating criteria, and there is no legal basis to assign a higher or separate rating. The remaining claims require additional evidence and examination.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disability, left leg condition, left hip condition, kidney disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25092096

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