Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic right otitis media and chronic right otitis externa, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding their relation to the Veteran's in-service ear problems.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the relationship between the current conditions and the Veteran's in-service ear problems, invoking the doctrine of reasonable doubt.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic right otitis media, chronic right otitis externa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009618
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