Hearing loss decisions — 2015

The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulation and the evidence does not support service connection for tinnitus. The Board finds that the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic upper respiratory disability was reopened and granted. The right hand lacerations with associated numbness were rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was denied an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss or left knee disabilities, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to his active service. Service connection is granted for all three conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been incurred during active duty service, and the claim for this condition is granted. The hearing loss disability issue remains pending as it does not involve service connection.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, specifically noise exposure. As such, these claims have been granted.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, left knee disability, and right knee disability was granted. However, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for any of these conditions.,Service connection for hemorrhoids was also granted but with a noncompensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing VA treatment records and a need for another examination of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran does not have residuals of hepatitis or hearing loss related to his service. His bilateral hearing loss was granted, but the Board found no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss meeting VA criteria throughout the appeal period. The claims for right shoulder, thumb and ankle conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's death is being reviewed to determine if any service-connected conditions contributed to his cause of death, including exposure to herbicides and use of prescribed medications.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which may be related to service. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are still under consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss is causally related to noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied the Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed respiratory disability, including allergies, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The claims will be reviewed in light of new evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 28, 2015 was denied. Since then, the RO has granted a 10 percent disability rating effective June 9, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to assess the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and prostate cancer.