Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for osteomyelitis and amputation above the knee, left as secondary to osteomyelitis. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance regarding the onset of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus during service, leading to a favorable decision on these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- osteomyelitis, amputation above the knee, left as secondary to osteomyelitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088197
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