Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for the veteran's bilateral tinnitus, left foot disability (4th and 5th digit extensor tendonitis), and left foot scars.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating due to the nature and severity of the conditions as documented in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral tinnitus, Left foot extensor tendinitis, Left foot scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102441
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