The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, which is attributable to service. The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus with associated hammertoe deformity was also granted as being incurred in service.,Tinnitus was found to be related to service due to its onset during the period of active duty. Bilateral pes cavus and hammertoe deformity were determined to have been caused by the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it had become manifest within one year of separation from service, meeting the presumptive criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(a).,The bilateral pes cavus with associated hammertoe deformity was determined to be incurred in service due to the Veteran's exposure and use of hard-soled boots during his active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral pes cavus with associated hammertoe deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1626184
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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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