The veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss and loss of vision were previously denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability. New evidence submitted since the previous denial does not establish new or material evidence for either claim.
The deciding factor: New evidence did not show a present disability with respect to right ear hearing loss, but established that the veteran's vision problems may have worsened during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ear Hearing Loss, Loss of Vision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0210749
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