The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion, based on accurate facts and supported by a well-reasoned rationale, was found to be the most competent and credible evidence addressing the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show that either condition began during service or was otherwise related to injury or disease while in service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084857
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