The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's spondylolysis of the lower spine and left lower extremity sciatica are both granted as service connected.,Left lower extremity sciatica secondary to spondylolysis of the lower spine is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and the Board finds that the Veteran's lay statements are credible. The private physician provided a positive nexus opinion based on the Veteran's reports of in-service noise exposure and post-service symptoms.,The evidence is at least approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's spondylolysis of the lower spine and left lower extremity sciatica are related to his active service. The Board finds that the Veteran's lay statements concerning his back pain are credible, and the private physician provided a positive nexus opinion based on the continuity of symptoms since service.,The evidence is at least approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's left lower extremity sciatica is related to his spondylolysis of the lower spine. The Board finds that the Veteran's lay statements concerning his back pain are credible, and the private physician provided a positive nexus opinion based on the continuity of symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, spondylolysis of the lower spine, left lower extremity sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23017091
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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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