Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss disability, but remanded the issue of a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. The increased rating claim for IVDS was withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the credible testimony and evidence supporting the onset of tinnitus and left ear hearing loss during service, despite negative nexus opinions from VA examiners due to inconclusive rationales.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), Tinnitus, Left Ear Hearing Loss Disability, Right Ear Hearing Loss Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25107906
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