The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his active service and the condition.,The Veteran's right knee disability and left knee disability (secondary to right knee) are remanded for further development due to incomplete medical opinions regarding their etiology.,Service connection for Camp Lejeune exposure-related conditions is presumed, but additional clarification on the nature of pre-existing conditions and aggravation is needed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hearing loss was not incurred during service or related to his military noise exposure. The VA examiners concluded that there was no link between his current hearing loss and his active duty.,Incomplete medical opinions regarding the right knee disability, including whether any pre-existing condition existed prior to service and if it was aggravated by service, are needed. Additionally, clarification on left knee conditions related to Camp Lejeune exposure is required.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing Loss, Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability (Secondary to Right Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26026769
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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