The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his current tinnitus was incurred in or aggravated by his military service.,Service connection for psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is also denied, as there is no credible evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD during service and no post-service medical records showing symptoms consistent with PTSD within one year after discharge. The Veteran's claim for hypertension is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of service connection for tinnitus, given the lack of in-service or post-service medical records indicating tinnitus until 18 years after discharge. The Veteran's contentions about his symptoms were not credible due to the long period without any manifestations of tinnitus.,For psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), there was no diagnosis of PTSD during service and no evidence showing a DSM-5 diagnosis within one year post-service. For hypertension, the Board noted that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057760
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- Granted
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