Tinnitus C&P

[Mcbwv]

Good morning,  Just working my way through my first VA claim. After reading the results of my hearing/ Tinnitus claim C&P exam I am a little confused. My hearing results were normal. Tinnitus was positive and has the statement " more likely than not" occurred in service. However, is also says it does not effect my everyday life. I was never asked how it effected me or anything of the sort. If asked I would have gladly reported how it effects my sleep and daily functions.  Does this mean maybe a 0%?

 

SECTION 2: TINNITUS
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1. Medical history
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Does the Veteran report recurrent tinnitus: Yes
Date and circumstances of onset of tinnitus: Veteran states his tinnitus
began about 15 years ago, while serving on the flightline.

2. Etiology of tinnitus
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At least as likely as not (50% probability or greater) caused by or a result
of military noise exposure.
Rationale: Veteran served on flightline.

3. Functional impact of tinnitus
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Does the Veteran's tinnitus impact ordinary conditions of daily life,
including ability to work: No
4. Remarks, if any, pertaining to tinnitus::
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No response provided
 

Edited August 19, 2019 by Mcbwv

[broncovet]

Its been my experience that tinnitus is a 10 percent "free space".  In other words if its present, and you are sc for hearing loss, you should get it at 10 percent.  

[Buck52]

you need a Qualified Audiologist to state you report a ringing in your head/ears  and its constant sounds  & never leves  and most noticeable at bedtime..there is no test for tinnitus   veterans need to tell the Dr you have it  they are the ones that have to state you have tinnitus.  and yes it  only has a 10% rating for both ears.

[Mcbwv]

Ok I was asked and reported it. The above attached is the result of my C&P at the VA. Since they stated it is least likely than not. Does that mean its favorable for being rated at 10%?

[vetquest]

Mcbwv, yes it should mean a 10% rating but we can never be sure with the VA.

[Mcbwv]

Thanks so much. I can see that it looks like they  stated that YES I did have Tinnitus, and YES it is more likely than not for service connection, But to me the variable it states "Does the Veteran's tinnitus impact ordinary conditions of daily life,
including ability to work: No

Does this mean a denial? or maybe connection but 0%?         What is weird is they never ask me the frequency or if it effected me daily.

[dawsonatl]

@Mcbwv do not sweat it. They stated that you have Tinnitus and that it is service connected so you will most likely get the 10% rating. I also have constant ringing in the ears and was easily approved for 10% after an exam by a audiologist at the Va medical center.