Partly granted
Service connection for tinnitus was granted. An increased rating of 50 percent from January 8, 2020, for depressive disorder was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a current diagnosis of tinnitus due to noise exposure in service and that the Veteran's depressive disorder warranted an increased rating based on symptoms reported during a VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000854
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