The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, a left shoulder condition, and a neck condition, as well as an earlier effective date claim regarding PTSD. The claims for carpal tunnel syndrome and shin splints were denied, while other claims were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish current diagnoses or a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's service.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, Migraine headaches, Erectile dysfunction, Left shoulder condition, Neck condition, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Shin splints, Varicose veins of the right testicle, Residuals of a vasectomy, Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for epididymitis, right testicle, due to hernia surgery, Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for scar, lower right abdomen, due to hernia surgery, Foot condition, Tinea pedis, Sleep apnea, Pituitary condition, Restless leg syndrome of the left leg, Restless leg syndrome of the right leg

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018699

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