Denied
The Board denied service connection for gout in foot, bilateral and non-compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension. The issues of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an initial compensable rating for left knee arthroscopic ligament repair were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's gout, bilateral hearing loss, or hypertension was related to his military service. The VA medical opinions provided no credible link between these conditions and the Veteran's service.
- Claimed conditions
- gout in foot, bilateral, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098414
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