The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against the grant of service connection for tinnitus. The veteran's right knee disability was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during service, and there is no indication that a left knee disability developed as a result of his right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the current bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are less likely than not related to noise exposure in service. The veteran's right knee disability was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during service, and there is no indication that a left knee disability developed as a result of his right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right knee disability, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0839886
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his bilateral knee and hip disabilities.
- 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.
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