Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for an increased rating of tinnitus. The decision was based on the lack of a formal or informal claim prior to July 28, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not file a formal claim, informal claim, nor any written intent to file a claim for an increased rating for tinnitus prior to July 28, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004451
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