The Veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone level, a neurological disability, or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found the evidence insufficient to establish these conditions as being incurred in or aggravated by his military service.,There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran’s current conditions of tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone level, a neurological disability, and/or an acquired psychiatric disorder to his active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service. The Veteran did not report any symptoms related to these conditions during or immediately after his service, and the medical records do not show any relevant diagnoses until many years after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, neurological disability, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone level, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, anxiety, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD))
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- A20016604
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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
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- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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