Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding a nexus between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's in-service hazardous noise exposure and his current tinnitus based on lay statements and private medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020529
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