The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been denied as there is no evidence that her current condition is related to her military service.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip strain status-post pubic ramus fracture, limitation of flexion of the right hip, and limitation of extension of the right hip are remanded due to a failure to obtain relevant medical records.
The deciding factor: Service connection cannot be granted as there is no evidence that the Veteran's current tinnitus condition is related to her military service. The first indication of tinnitus was in September 2020, which is not during a period of active duty.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with right hip strain status-post pubic ramus fracture and has reported limitations on flexion and extension of the right hip. However, due to incomplete medical records, it is unclear if these conditions are related to her military service or if they have worsened since service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right hip strain status-post pubic ramus fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24059205
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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