Service connection for tinnitus is granted, with the benefit of doubt given to the Veteran's claim.,Hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection for cerebral infarction (claimed as stroke) is also granted based on hypertension.,The service-connected right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied, with no current diagnosis found in the medical records.,Service connection for coronary artery disease remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was linked to his noise exposure during service and he has a positive history of hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The cerebral infarction is attributed to hypertension, which is presumed under the PACT Act. Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy does not have a current diagnosis. Coronary artery disease remains at 30 percent as there are no symptoms warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, hypertension, cerebral infarction (claimed as stroke), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22061835
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- 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.
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