The Board has found that new and relevant evidence supports readjudication of the claims for service connection for tinnitus, back condition, left wrist condition, right wrist condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service. Claims for increased ratings for shoulder conditions and a compensable rating for tinea pedis are denied due to failure to report for scheduled examinations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran failed to appear for VA examinations related to his claims, which were necessary to establish entitlement to benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, back condition, left wrist condition, right wrist condition, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26033201
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
- 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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