The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and left knee disability have been granted. The hair disorder claim was denied. A 20% rating for the left knee based on limitation of flexion is granted, effective from December 17, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that each element of the service connection claims are met, with the exception of the hair disorder claim which was denied due to lack of a current disability for VA compensation purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hair disorder (claimed as alopecia and hair loss), left knee strain with arthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2023
- Citation
- A23029504
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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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