Hearing loss decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied as he does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that his primary occupational impairment is from a non-service connected condition, chronic pulmonary insufficiency.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a hearing request and scheduling issues.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for an undiagnosed gallbladder condition due to VA treatment.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling prior to September 10, 2015. From that date forward, the rating has been found not to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his test results did not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss was not rated compensable prior to July 12, 2012 and his bilateral hearing loss from that date has also not been rated compensable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is etiologically related to his active service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are etiologically related to his service, including in-service noise exposure. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and type II diabetes mellitus. The VA audiological examination indicated that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also denied for type II diabetes mellitus as there is no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss is manifested by Level II and Level III hearing acuity in his right and left ears, respectively. The criteria for a compensable rating are not met.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied his claim of service connection for hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss in either ear for VA compensation purposes, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a change of address and incomplete records. The appellant's service connection claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, suppurative otitis media, bilateral hearing loss, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for a back condition, leg condition, coccyx and head injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the April 2011 VA examination report. The case will be readjudicated after a new examination is conducted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss have been rated at the minimum levels allowed by VA regulations. The RO denied his increased rating requests for both conditions.