The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right knee disability and left shoulder disabilities are denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is denied as not related to service.
The deciding factor: Service connection for tinnitus was established based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to loud noises, which led to chronic tinnitus that developed during his active duty and continued after separation from service. The VA examiner provided a negative nexus opinion but the Board found the Veteran's statements regarding onset of symptoms credible.,The right knee disability and left shoulder disabilities were not related to service as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the post-service treatment records did not show any connection to service. The Veteran's current conditions are believed to have developed due to his work activities after separation from service.,The right shoulder disability was also not related to service as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the post-service treatment records did not show any connection to service. The Veteran's current condition is believed to have developed due to his work activities after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right knee disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24059028
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- Denied
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