The Board granted service connection for chronic tinnitus, finding that it was likely related to the veteran's wartime noise exposure.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the veteran's chronic tinnitus is etiologically related to his inservice noise exposure. Upon resolution of reasonable doubt in the veteran's favor, service connection for chronic tinnitus is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic tinnitus, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, sleep disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0810390
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.
What you can do next
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