Denied
The Board denied service connection for right ear infections and a compensable rating for cranial neuropathy of facial nerve (VII) and xerostomia.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right ear disorder or cranial neuropathy had onset in service or was etiologically related to service, and there was no credible evidence of a right ear disorder during service or until decades later.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear infections, cranial neuropathy of facial nerve (VII) and xerostomia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25087915
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