The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, costochondritis, tonsillitis, low back disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, left lower extremity disorder, rhinitis, sinusitis, and headaches have been denied. The case is remanded for additional development in regard to these issues.,An effective date prior to June 30, 2016 for the award of service connection for tinnitus has not been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit a formal or informal claim within one year of her discharge from active duty in August 1990. Therefore, an effective date prior to June 30, 2016 is denied.,There is no evidence showing the presence of costochondritis and tonsillitis during service or since discharge. The Veteran has not provided sufficient medical evidence to establish a current disability related to these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, costochondritis, tonsillitis, low back disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, left lower extremity disorder, rhinitis, sinusitis, headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21001507
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- Granted
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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.
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