Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as secondary to the service-connected major depressive disorder, is granted. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome must be evaluated by a VA examiner.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service exposure to loud noise.,The Board found that the Veteran's GERD was caused or aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder. The matter of irritable bowel syndrome must be evaluated by a VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22046106
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What this means for you
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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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