The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and endstage kidney disease has been granted. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU rating due to his service-connected cone rod dystrophy.,A VA examination will be scheduled to assess the current severity of the Veteran’s service-connected eye disability (cone rod dystrophy). An addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's chronic kidney disease and in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune will also be obtained.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new evidence supported reopening the claim for tinnitus, established a current diagnosis of tinnitus, and linked it to service. For headaches, the Board accepted the Veteran’s report of onset during service and his continued experience since then. The TDIU rating was granted based on the severity of the Veteran's service-connected eye disability.,The VA examination will assess the current severity of the Veteran’s service-connected eye disability (cone rod dystrophy). An addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's chronic kidney disease and in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune will also be obtained.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, headaches, endstage kidney disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21023560
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- 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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