Granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus were granted due to new and relevant evidence showing a link to acoustic trauma during service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to acoustic trauma incurred during active service, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002855
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