Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and tinnitus based on new evidence received after the initial denial.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the receipt of new and relevant evidence that established an in-service event not previously considered, allowing for a retroactive evaluation to the date of the original claim or the date entitlement otherwise arose, whichever is later.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109420
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