Denied
The Board denied service connection for acoustic trauma, including tinnitus, because the evidence did not show a link to military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's own statements and medical records indicated that his tinnitus began after his service, and examiners found no nexus to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- acoustic trauma, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003489
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