The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and asthma have been granted. The claim for neck condition remains denied.,New evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and asthma.
The deciding factor: The new evidence includes audiometric test results showing bilateral hearing disability under VA regulations, as well as a diagnosis of migraines in recent treatment records. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to military service.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of migraine headaches and asthma were first noted years after his separation from service. There is no clear evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, asthma, neck condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18103099
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim, specifically needing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran will be asked to provide any missing records and former employers' information.
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