The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is granted, as the evidence shows continuity of symptomatology and a pre-existing condition noted during service. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, based on the Veteran's credible testimony of in-service onset and continuous symptoms since separation from service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had continuity of symptomatology linking his current back disability to a condition noted during service. The evidence also showed no aggravation of the pre-existing condition during service, allowing for the presumption of soundness.,The Veteran's lay testimony established in-service onset and continuous symptoms since separation from service, meeting the criteria for tinnitus under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, tinnitus, left leg disability, right leg disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22070804
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has expanded the scope of the claim to include any mental health disorder raised by the record and has remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left leg, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities.
- 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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