Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, respectively.
The deciding factor: The Board found credible evidence supporting the Veteran's reports of in-service onset of symptoms and recognized stressors related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098781
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