The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, left shoulder strain, and a cervical spine condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no causal relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his in-service injuries or events. For tinnitus, it was determined to be less likely than not related to noise exposure during service due to the onset of symptoms many years after service. For the left shoulder strain and cervical spine condition, the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left shoulder strain, cervical spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088185
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