Hearing loss decisions — 2017

TDIU granted for the period prior to June 15, 2009.,TDIU granted for the period starting October 1, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to September 25, 2012 prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating prior to April 30, 2013, and to a disability rating greater than 10 percent from April 30, 2013, on an extraschedular basis for bilateral hearing loss. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his current hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under VA's rating schedule.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, a spine disability, and a psychiatric disability. The rating for hyperparathyroidism was not assigned as the Veteran's condition had been cured.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of response from the audiologist regarding a private medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a left hand rash, and right hand arthritis. The evidence does not indicate the existence of current disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his claims of service connection for rhinitis and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood with alcohol use, as well as his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, but his claimed right leg or hip disorder and right ankle disorder are not service-connected.

Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted service connection. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of eczema and peripheral neuropathy, but does not have a current right testicle condition or a current skin condition (eczema) as claimed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension are all found to be related to his military service. The Board granted the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran likely has bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus that are related to his military service, including exposure to noise during active duty. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated examinations and an adequate opinion regarding the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted a compensable rating of 10 percent for tinnitus and found service connection for depression secondary to the service-connected tinnitus. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Board hearing. His claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are still pending.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to provide names of any health care providers who have provided treatment for his conditions.