Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and relevant evidence was submitted since the previous denial.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a favorable nexus opinion from a private examiner, despite conflicting VA examination opinions, after resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021601
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