Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a lower back condition, while remanding claims for left little (pinky) finger condition and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of chronic conditions related to his active duty service, with the exception of further examination being required for the left pinky finger and TMJ disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, lower back condition, left little (pinky) finger condition, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009327
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