Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the appeals for diabetes mellitus type II and lower extremity diabetic neuropathy were withdrawn. The claim for a low back disorder is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that reasonable doubt existed regarding the origin of the Veteran's tinnitus and resolved it in his favor, granting service connection. The other claims were either withdrawn by the Veteran or require further development.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096708
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