The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and granted service connection.,Obstructive sleep apnea began during active service and was granted service connection.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia are both linked to service, with symptoms beginning around the 1980s.,Service connection for diverticular disease and diverticulosis is remanded due to lack of direct evidence.,Prostate cancer is related to in-service toxic exposure risk activities involving hydrazine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was linked to noise exposure during service, with no contradictory evidence. The Board granted service connection based on the continuity of symptoms post-service.,Obstructive sleep apnea began during active service and is considered a symptom of in-service duty. Service connection was granted as it started during service.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia are linked to service due to documented diagnoses and the Veteran's long-term symptoms starting around the 1980s. The Board granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology.,Service connection for diverticular disease and diverticulosis is remanded as there was no direct evidence linking it to service, only a TERA exposure opinion which lacked sufficient rationale.,Prostate cancer is related to in-service toxic exposures involving hydrazine. The Board granted service connection based on the Veteran's long-term symptoms starting around the 1980s.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, diverticular disease and diverticulosis (also claimed as diverticulosis), neoplasm of the male reproductive system, including prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017030
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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.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence to support a finding that his current condition began in or as a result of 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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