Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine. Other claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090525
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