The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's ear condition, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current ear condition and symptoms are related to his in-service treatment and injury, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Ear condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24061994
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI, tinnitus, jaw condition, and ear condition due to inadequate examinations and duty to assist errors.
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