Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a continuity of symptomatology since the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's statement to be competent and credible, noting his MOS and the marksman badge awarded, which indicated exposure to hazardous noise. The April 2023 VA examiner's opinion was deemed inadequate due to its failure to address continuity of symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089937
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