The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including tinnitus, headaches, and various musculoskeletal issues, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to an injury or disease incurred during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).
The deciding factor: The Board found the Appellant's statements regarding the onset of her symptoms inconsistent and not credible, and the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were related to an injury or disease incurred during ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, headaches, bilateral foot disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral elbow disability, bilateral shoulder disability, lower back disability, upper back disability, tingling in the hands, bilateral lower extremity tingling and pain, chest pain, respiratory disability (claimed as lung issue and trouble breathing), acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder and panic attacks), vitiligo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25056000
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for tinnitus to correct a duty to assist error, as the Veteran's lay statements regarding onset and continuity of symptoms were not adequately considered in the previous decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for a bilateral knee disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including scheduling an additional VA examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, cubital tunnel syndrome, right plantar fasciitis, and a right knee disability due to the lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
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