The veteran's service connection for tinnitus, back disability, neck disability, and depression was granted. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence established a nexus between the claimed in-service injuries and the current disabilities.

Claimed conditions

tinnitus, back disability, neck disability, depression, respiratory disability, pneumonia, bones and joints condition, osteopenia, upper extremity disability, lower extremity disability, stomach disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, dizziness

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 6, 2025

Citation

A25000774

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