The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for lower back injury residuals, with a grant of service connection in this case.,The claims for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive mood, depression, anxiety) are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure during active duty.,Evidence of functional impairment due to back pain since service supports reopening the claim for lower back injury residuals.,There is insufficient evidence linking current psychiatric disorders to service, including PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, lower back strain and degenerative joint disease, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24012356
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- 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.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence to support a finding that his current condition began in or as a result of 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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