The Veteran's fibromyalgia, claimed as bilateral foot and back pain, is granted service connection due to its presumptive link to his military service.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure. The Board finds that the Veteran has continuously experienced tinnitus since his active duty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's fibromyalgia was presumed due to its association with his Persian Gulf War service.,The Veteran's tinnitus is linked to his military noise exposure, and he has consistently reported experiencing it since service.
- Claimed conditions
- fibromyalgia, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26014437
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for painful scars, but the rating assigned remains at 10 percent. The claims for fibromyalgia and bilateral shoulder disability are denied.
- 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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