Hearing loss decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her claims, including for a right fibula fracture, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral knee disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence has been received. On de novo review, it is now determined that these conditions are related to service exposure to noise trauma.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully consider the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, including obtaining any outstanding VA records and a statement from Dr. S.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are service-connected, with a rating of 10% for each condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been manifested by no worse than level I hearing in the right ear and level I hearing in the left ear for the period on appeal prior to June 27, 2016. The criteria for a (compensable) disability rating have not been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, specifically exposure to noise during active duty. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for any further development suggested.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with no significant threshold shifts noted in his separation examination. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss warrants a noncompensable (zero) disability rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board finds that the Veteran has bilateral hearing loss as a result of his active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be decided on the merits, including obtaining VA audiological examination and service personnel records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his condition did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the VA examination results.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain private treatment records from the Medical University of South Carolina. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability originated during his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted as his current hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux was granted, and he received an initial noncompensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss. The appeal is also granted as the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.