Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and muscle strains in the left and right forearm group VII and shoulders, finding that these conditions began during the Veteran's active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's lay statements more persuasive than negative medical opinions due to the nature of the disabilities involved and the continuity of symptoms post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, muscle strain, left forearm group VII (claimed as myalgia), muscle strain, left shoulder (claimed as myalgia), muscle strain, right forearm group VII (claimed as myalgia), muscle strain, right shoulder (claimed as myalgia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020585
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