The Veteran's skin disorder to include chloracne, tinnitus, and vertigo were not service-connected. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for worsening of tinnitus was denied as it is a cognizable issue under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for vertigo was also denied due to lack of evidence supporting an additional disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo were not service-connected as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the additional disability (worsening of tinnitus) is already covered by existing service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- skin disorder (chloracne), tinnitus, vertigo
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2015
- Citation
- 1532826
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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
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- 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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