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
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