Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded to obtain a new VA opinion regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability on his ability to work prior to his death.
The deciding factor: The August 2020 employability opinion was found inadequate, and the Board failed to address relevant legal requirements in its decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25002671
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