The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, CFS, dermatosis of the stomach, headaches, left arm dermatosis, left shoulder pain, right shoulder pain, left hand post-traumatic residual pain, and tinnitus. The claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and alcohol use disorder were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current disabilities had onset during his active service based on credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors. However, there was no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes regarding hearing loss, and the claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and alcohol use disorder required further development.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), dermatosis of the stomach, headaches, left arm dermatosis, left shoulder pain, right shoulder pain, left hand post-traumatic residual pain, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093818
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,249 · Granted: 37% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- 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.
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