The Board denied service connection for jaw disability, scar on left side of head, right ear hearing disability, gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and fungal disorder of the groin and toenails. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: There was no medical evidence showing a current disability or connection between the claimed conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- jaw disability, scar on left side of head, right ear hearing disability, gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), fungal disorder of the groin and toenails
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1224648
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current tinnitus disability and denied his claim for service connection. The claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.
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