The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to noise in service, but there is no persuasive medical evidence linking his current tinnitus to this exposure.,Service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis with strain and thoracolumbar sprain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS has been denied as there is no persuasive medical evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was not diagnosed until years after separation from service, and the VA examiner found that it is less likely than not related to in-service noise exposure.,There is no credible evidence of a right knee injury or strain during service. The current condition has been present for over 30 years post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, right knee joint osteoarthritis with strain, thoracolumbar sprain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26002183
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- 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.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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