The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, low back disability, bilateral foot arthritis with hallux valgus, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (claimed as prostate condition) have been granted. The claim for service connection for trench foot has been remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the presumption of exposure to noise during active service for tinnitus, low back disability, and bilateral foot arthritis with hallux valgus. Benign prostatic hypertrophy is being referred for further examination to determine its relationship to a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, low back disability, bilateral foot arthritis with hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- A21020290
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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.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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