Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as well as a compensable rating for the linear scar on the right index finger.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current disabilities were related to his active duty service or that the scar caused any disabling effects.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, linear scar to right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25089018
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