Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or within the first post-service year, nor was there sufficient evidence to establish a relationship between the Veteran's current tinnitus and an injury or disease in service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions, along with the Veteran's inconsistent statements regarding the onset of his tinnitus, weighed against finding that the condition is related to service. The Board also considered the Veteran's noise exposure but found it less likely than not that this caused his current tinnitus.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099806
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