The Veteran's tinnitus was denied as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is not otherwise related to active service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and depression, was denied due to lack of evidence showing the disorders began during or were related to service. The earliest reported onset was many years after discharge.,The Veteran's right knee disability was denied as there was no diagnosis in service or post-service that could be linked to active duty. No current disability was found by VA examinations.,Similarly, the left knee disability was denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition and no link to service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show tinnitus manifested within one year of separation from service or is otherwise related to active service. The Veteran's reported onset of tinnitus was many years after discharge.,There is insufficient clinical evidence showing the acquired psychiatric disorders began during service or are linked to service. The earliest reported onset was more than 15 years after discharge.,VA examinations did not find any current diagnosis of a knee disability in either knee and no link between the Veteran's symptoms and active duty.,The VA examinations found no current diagnosis of a knee disability in either knee, with no evidence linking the Veteran's symptoms to service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder, to include adjustment disorder and depression, right knee disability, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23050940
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- 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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