Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for tinnitus and granted earlier effective dates for the ratings of various service-connected conditions, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and other disorders.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence not showing a disability picture that warranted a higher rating or service connection for the claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019378
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