The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, colorectal cancer, and right ankle arthritis. The appeal was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus, colorectal cancer, and right ankle arthritis were found to be at least as likely as not related to his active duty service, while the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder or bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, colorectal cancer, to include residuals thereof, right ankle arthritis, degenerative
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24068353
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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