Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right index finger amputation, and an increased rating for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for gastrointestinal problems, neck disability, knee disability, and sleep disorder were remanded.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support the presence of a current disability for bilateral hearing loss or that the Veteran's preexisting right index finger amputation was aggravated in service. For tinnitus, the Veteran is receiving the maximum schedular rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, right index finger amputation, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018714
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