The Veteran's left shoulder degenerative joint disease with impingement syndrome is rated at 10 percent and denied for a higher rating.,Service connection for low back pain is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.,Service connection for bilateral knee pain is denied due to lack of evidence connecting the condition to service.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied because it was not incurred or aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no limitation of motion at shoulder level or less, and no evidence of occasional incapacitating exacerbations.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish that the low back pain was incurred in service. The VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service due to other diagnosed conditions.,The Veteran's bilateral knee pain does not meet the criteria for service connection as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.,Service connection for tinnitus cannot be established as the condition did not occur during service and there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder degenerative joint disease with impingement syndrome, low back pain, bilateral knee pain, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18130739
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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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