The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied because there is no evidence linking it to service, and the Veteran did not seek treatment during service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is denied due to lack of evidence showing a link between ED and active military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus has been rated at its maximum allowable under VA regulations. The symptoms are adequately described by the current rating criteria, thus no higher evaluation can be granted.,There is insufficient medical evidence linking the Veteran's sleep apnea to his time in active service. The Veteran did not seek treatment for this condition during service and there is no other evidence of a nexus between his current condition and military service.,The absence of any link between the Veteran's ED and his service, combined with the lack of medical evidence supporting such a connection, results in denial of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23019270
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that he had been diagnosed and manifested to at least a 10 percent disability rating on or prior to May 8, 2001.
- 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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