Remanded (sent back)
The case is being remanded again to the AOJ for further action due to difficulties in scheduling a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cognitive impairments and dementia make it difficult to contact him directly, and his daughter manages all communications concerning his medical care and appointments.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- 25013041
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