The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's current tinnitus disability started during active service and has continued since service. The claim for a cervical spine disability was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports a finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted since then, while an etiology opinion is needed for the cervical spine disability claim.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, cervical spine disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

25013061

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