The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis, and the onset of symptoms occurred well after service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the timing of the Veteran's reported onset of tinnitus, which was two to three years after his separation from service, did not support a finding of a nexus between the condition and his military service. Additionally, there were no in-service or post-service records indicating the presence of tinnitus.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101225
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