Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms started during or within one year of separation from military service. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements established chronic tinnitus since at least 1993, meeting the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(b).
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009533
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