Partly granted
The appeal was granted for service connection of left ear hearing loss and OSA, but denied for hepatic steatosis. Several claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the new evidence received that was sufficient to readjudicate the previously denied claims for left ear hearing loss and OSA.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hepatic steatosis, right ear hearing loss, bilateral tympanic membrane perforation, otitis externa, cervical degenerative arthritis, hemorrhoids, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, bilateral hip osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion, bilateral hip osteoarthritis, limitation of extension, bilateral hip osteoarthritis, thigh impairment, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101081
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