The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active military service and is consistent with the circumstances of his combat service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran competent to report the onset and progression of tinnitus and credible in his statements about developing tinnitus during his first tour of duty in Iraq. Given the Veteran's combat service, VA must presume the occurrence of the in-service injury, leading to a grant of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018159
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