The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as new and material evidence has been received. The Board finds that the Veteran experienced symptoms of these conditions since separation from service and grants service connection on a direct basis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported experiencing symptoms of right ear hearing loss and tinnitus since separation from service, which are supported by his competent lay statements. His in-service treatment for otitis media and a perforated tympanic membrane is also noted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ear Hearing Loss, Right Ear Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1801053
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What this means for you
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