The veteran's claims for increased ratings, initial rating, and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating or a compensable initial rating for his right index finger flexion deformity or limited amnesia as a residual of left parietal occipital scalp hematoma. Service connection was also denied for PTSD and tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish extremely unfavorable ankylosis of the right index finger, nor overall interference with the right hand to include limited motion of other digits. The veteran's claimed stressors for PTSD were not corroborated by supporting evidence. Tinnitus was not shown during service or within a year thereafter associated with an organic central nervous system disease.
- Claimed conditions
- right index finger flexion deformity, limited amnesia as a residual of left parietal occipital scalp hematoma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2005
- Citation
- 0507893
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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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