The Veteran's claims for cardiomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, and deviated septum were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these issues.,Tinnitus was granted service connection based on in-service noise exposure and current symptomatology.,An acquired psychiatric disability (depression) was granted service connection due to in-service experiences and post-deployment health re-assessment reports.,Allergic rhinitis was granted service connection based on in-service symptoms and current diagnosis.,Hypertension was granted service connection as it began during active duty, with evidence of elevated blood pressure readings.,Varicocele was granted service connection due to a left varicocele noted at separation and subsequent CT scan showing the condition.,A skin disability (eczema and cellulitis) was granted service connection based on in-service rashes and current diagnosis.,Gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia and diverticulosis) was granted service connection due to symptoms beginning during active duty.

The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew the claims for cardiomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, and deviated septum. The remaining issues were decided based on current symptomatology, in-service experiences, and medical records.,Tinnitus was granted as it is related to active service due to noise exposure and continuity of symptoms.,Acquired psychiatric disability (depression) was granted as the Veteran reported symptoms immediately following deployment and has a current diagnosis.,Allergic rhinitis was granted based on in-service symptoms and current diagnosis.,Hypertension was granted as it began during active duty with evidence of elevated blood pressure readings within one year of separation.,Varicocele was granted due to the presence of varicocele at separation and subsequent CT scan showing the condition.,A skin disability (eczema and cellulitis) was granted based on in-service rashes and current diagnosis.,Gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia and diverticulosis) was granted as symptoms began during active duty.

Claimed conditions

cardiomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, deviated septum, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disability (depression), allergic rhinitis, hypertension, varicocele, skin disability (eczema and cellulitis), gastrointestinal disability (GERD and diverticulosis)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 27, 2019

Citation

19114635

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