Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to asthma, based on the Veteran's noise exposure in the Army and her service-connected asthma.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted due to a but-for cause relationship between the Veteran's service-connected asthma and her OSA, and direct evidence of tinnitus related to noise exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020301
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