The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of sleep apnea, and the Veteran's claimed sleep problems are not service-connected. The Veteran's sleep impairment is already compensated for under his major depressive disorder rating.,The Veteran's headaches are granted as service-connected.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on a finding that tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, which the Board found credible and competent. The Veteran reported hearing ringing in his ears during service and has had it since then.,The Veteran's sleep problems were not diagnosed as sleep apnea or any other sleep disorder. His claimed undiagnosed sleep disorder was already compensated for under his major depressive disorder (MDD).,Service connection was granted based on a finding that the Veteran's headaches are related to an in-service fall, which is considered a chronic disease.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, sleep problems (undiagnosed sleep disorder), headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24033754
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- 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.
- 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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