The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of chronic tinnitus in service or within one year following separation. The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding onset and progression of tinnitus to be inconsistent, and thus not credible.,For the left knee disability, a rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion was denied as there is no evidence showing flexion limited to 30 degrees or less. A noncompensable rating for limitation of extension was also denied due to lack of evidence showing extension limited to 15 degrees or less.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest in service, and there is no evidence of chronic tinnitus within one year following separation. The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding onset and progression of tinnitus to be inconsistent and thus not credible.,For the left knee disability, the limitation of flexion was not shown to be limited to 30 degrees or less, and the limitation of extension was not shown to be limited to 15 degrees or less. The Veteran's statements regarding instability were also found to be inconsistent.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26039093
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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