Hearing loss decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the extent and severity of his service-connected PTSD and whether he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to acoustic trauma in service and the Board has determined that it was incurred therein, granting service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability. The claim of service connection for hypertension, including as due to herbicide exposure is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, right middle finger disability (crushing injury), and amputation of the right index finger were denied. The evidence did not support a higher rating from May 22, 2007, forward.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the schedular criteria for a compensable rating, and therefore his claim for a higher initial rating is denied.

The Veteran's right ear mixed hearing loss is presumed to have been incurred in active military service. The appeal for the pinched nerve of the right leg has been withdrawn.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its onset in service and granted service connection. The initial disability rating for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities was also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scar, right upper arm are all granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure all relevant records are obtained and reviewed, including the Veteran's STRs and VA treatment records. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right ear hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss was incurred during his military service and is granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as review all relevant records. The claims will be remanded for these actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and right ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss for VA purposes in either ear, and thus service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss. The other issues on appeal are also denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities. This includes obtaining Social Security Administration records, VA treatment records, and any relevant service personnel records.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. The Veteran's claims are remanded for a new VA examination to determine if he suffers from peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in active military service.,There is no evidence of bilateral hearing loss disability at the current time, and therefore service connection for this condition cannot be granted.