The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a compensably disabling condition within one year of separation from active duty.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression was also denied due to lack of evidence of a disability during the year following separation and current evidence not related to service. ,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for dermatitis was denied as there is no evidence that at least 5% of his body or exposed areas are affected by the condition.

The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence linking tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression, or dermatitis to service. The Veteran's service records do not show any complaints or findings related to these conditions.,The Veteran did not have a compensably disabling psychosis during the year following separation and there is no current evidence of such condition. There was also no link between his skin disorder and service.,There is no evidence that at least 5% of the Veteran's body or exposed areas are affected by dermatitis, nor any evidence of intermittent systemic therapy required for a total duration of less than six weeks during the past year.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression, dermatitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

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Decision date

June 14, 2019

Citation

19146529

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