The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his combat service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board finds additional development necessary for the remaining issues as the Veteran reported worsening of these conditions since the last VA compensation examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided credible testimony regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms related to multiple disabilities, including tinnitus, which was found to be incurred in service based on his combat experience. The Board finds that additional development is necessary for the remaining issues as the Veteran reported worsening of these conditions since the last VA compensation examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)), dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic respiratory disease, residuals of a left shoulder abscess, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), right knee disability, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1431172
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What this means for you
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