Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claims for higher initial evaluations for bilateral flat foot degenerative arthritis and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision on tinnitus was based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and a private medical opinion supporting the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral flat foot degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000419
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