The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of cervical arthritis has been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his disability warrants a higher evaluation.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding an increased rating for right shoulder arthritis, and this issue is dismissed.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied because there is no credible evidence linking the current condition to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code, and there were no findings of ankylosis.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding right shoulder arthritis, thus this issue is dismissed.,There was no credible evidence linking the current diagnosis of tinnitus to service. The VA examiner found that the etiology of tinnitus cannot be determined using current clinical technologies.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Arthritis, Right Shoulder Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24021523
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