The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD with TBI, and post-concussive headaches. Service connection was denied for gulf war syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were supported by evidence of an intent to file a claim within one year prior to the formal application, which established earlier effective dates. The denial of service connection for gulf war syndrome was based on the lack of competent evidence supporting a current diagnosis of such condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Tinnitus, Acquired psychiatric condition including PTSD associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Post-concussive headaches, Gulf war syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104577
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