The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and migraines have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, nor could it be presumed due to exposure to noise during service.,For the bilateral pes planus claim, additional development is required as there are conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by basic training. The Board also noted that the bilateral knee and right ankle disorders may be related to the pes planus.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a nexus between the claimed conditions and service, nor can it be presumed due to exposure to noise during service for tinnitus or due to basic training for migraines. The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus may have been aggravated by basic training, but this needs further clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23055328
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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