The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence of record does not show a current disability for the claimed conditions. For the granted claims, the criteria for entitlement to service connection have been met based on the evidence of record.

Claimed conditions

alopecia, anemia, asthma, bilateral gout, bladder incontinence, cervical strain, deviated septum, diabetes, dry eye syndrome, erectile dysfunction, GERD, glaucoma, heart condition, hemorrhoids, hypertension, hives, thyroid disorder, IBS, kidney stones, left ankle strain with arthritis and instability, right ankle strain with arthritis and instability, right hip and thigh strain, left hip and thigh strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain, low back strain, psychiatric condition to include depression, anxiety and insomnia, nerve damage of the upper left extremity, nerve damage of the lower left extremity, nerve damage for the lower right extremity, nerve damage for the upper right extremity, prostate condition, rhinitis, TMJ, TBI, scars, sinusitis, shaving bumps/dry skin, varicose veins

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25099909

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