The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the Board finding that it began during active duty and has persisted since then.,The Veteran withdrew his claim for photosensitivity of the eyes (aversion to sunlight), which was previously service connected. The Board found no evidence linking this condition to military service.,The Veteran's tinea versicolor is granted as a service-connected disability, with the Board noting that it has persisted since service and may require long-term treatment.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not show bilateral hearing loss occurring during or within one year of service, nor was there significant change in hearing acuity post-service. The examiner opined against a finding of service connection.,The Veteran's tinnitus is considered to have onset during active duty and has persisted since then, meeting the criteria for service connection under VA regulations.,The Veteran withdrew his claim for photosensitivity of the eyes, effectively dismissing this issue from consideration.,Tinea versicolor was diagnosed in service and persists today. The Board found no evidence against a finding that it is related to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, photosensitivity of the eyes (aversion to sunlight), tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22000618
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