The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, but denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability or his acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no credible evidence showing a link between the Veteran’s current back and mental health conditions and his active duty service.,Service treatment records did not document any complaints or issues related to the lumbar spine disability or anxiety disorder, and the Veteran's statements about pre-service symptoms were not supported by contemporaneous medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (generalized anxiety disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18131032
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left toe amputation, triple bypass surgery, blockage in legs, and bilateral tinnitus due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins during service.
- Dismissed
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