Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied a higher rating for tinnitus and remanded the claims for service connection for hepatic steatosis with probable fibrosis and right foot first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthritis due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinions were found inadequate, as they did not adequately address the Veteran's lay reports of in-service onset or consider his service circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, hepatic steatosis with probable fibrosis, right foot first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021270
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