Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus began during active service and has continued since, as supported by his lay statements and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and anxiety), cervical spine disorder, bilateral hip disorders, left knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009727
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