The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence showing a current disability and in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for neck pain/pinch, low back pain, left shoulder condition, and left knee condition are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was confirmed by VA examination and her testimony supported a history of noise exposure during service. The medical opinions were based on the lack of in-service treatment records, but the lay statements provided credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology.,There is no evidence linking any current neck pain/pinch, low back pain, left shoulder condition, or left knee condition to service. The Veteran's post-service treatment records do not provide a link between her current conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, neck pain/pinch (neck disability), low back pain, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, nerve damage to left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23042921
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
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