The Veteran's previously denied claims for low back, cervical spine, and respiratory disabilities have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for dizziness due to undiagnosed illness and headaches. The Veteran's tinnitus claim is remanded as it requires further evidence regarding its onset during service.,Service connection was not established for bilateral hearing loss or Meniere's disease.
The deciding factor: New evidence, including the Veteran's testimony and VA treatment records, has been submitted that relates to previously unestablished elements of his claims (in-service injury/illness).,The Veteran's tinnitus claim requires further evidence regarding its onset during service.,No current disability for bilateral hearing loss or Meniere's disease was found based on audiometric testing.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, cervical spine disability, respiratory disability, dizziness and lightheadedness, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22043228
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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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