Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hip, knee, and ankle disabilities due to a lack of evidence supporting an in-service injury or continuity of symptomatology. The claim for a psychiatric disorder was also denied as the Veteran's statements were found not credible.
The deciding factor: The Board found no credible evidence of in-service injuries or symptoms related to the claimed conditions, and the Veteran's reported onset dates were inconsistent with his medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Tinnitus, Bilateral Hip Disability, Bilateral Knee Disability, Bilateral Ankle Disability, Psychiatric Disorder (claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109742
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