Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for hearing loss, a higher initial rating for tinnitus, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the veteran's claims due to insufficient medical nexus or worsening of symptoms within the relevant timeframes.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097428
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