The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current complaint of tinnitus is related to his in-service exposure to high levels of noise. The claim for residuals of electrocution (back/spine injury) was not addressed as it was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision being made.,The Board granted service connection for residuals of electrocution, finding that the Veteran's current back/spine issues are related to his in-service electric shock incident.
The deciding factor: The June 2010 VA audiological evaluation found tinnitus was less likely than not related to service due to lack of mention in STRs. However, the Board considered the Veteran's consistent reports and granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology.,The April 2010 VA examination report noted a history of electric shock injury during service which resulted in current back/spine issues. The examiner opined that these are related to his in-service incident.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, residuals of electrocution (back/spine injury)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1412751
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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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