The Board granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on new and relevant evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service, including noise exposure and obesity due to a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear hearing loss, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25046840
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.
What you can do next
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