Service connection for tinnitus is granted, effective from May 26, 2020.,A rating of 20 percent for left knee disability and a rating of 10 percent for left knee instability are granted, both effective from May 26, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have onset in service, with ongoing symptoms since then. The VA audiologist provided an opinion that the Veteran had a low probability of hazardous noise exposure during her military career.,For the left knee disability and instability, the uniform ratings were granted based on the current medical evidence showing flexion limited to 30 degrees for the disability and slight instability for the instability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left knee chondromalacia patella, osteoarthritis and internal derangement (left knee disability), left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26031542
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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