The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it did not manifest in or shortly after service and is unrelated to his service, including any in-service noise exposure.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding of a nexus between the veteran's current tinnitus and his period of active service. The Board found the VA opinion adequate and probative as it reviewed the claims file and provided supporting rationale for her conclusion that the Veteran's tinnitus was less likely than not caused by or a result of military noise exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105347
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