Granted
The Board granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to hazardous noise and the continuity of symptomatology since service.
The deciding factor: Presumptive service connection was warranted due to the Veteran's in-service exposure to hazardous noise and the continuity of symptomatology since service, as supported by his testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008620
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