Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for Meniere’s disease with vertigo and bilateral hearing loss, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran's bruxism (claimed as TMJ disorder) was remanded due to its potential link to depression.,Service connection for depression was also remanded because the issue was not properly addressed in a Statement of the Case.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and vertigo due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a VA examination.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and migraine headaches are granted service connection. The left knee, right knee, sleep, bilateral hearing loss, missing teeth, and hypertension claims are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted his claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The rating assigned will be determined after further review.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete records from the Veteran's active service. Additional attempts are required to obtain these records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ear hearing loss. The RO will provide an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to incomplete records. The Veteran needs to provide VA with his complete service treatment records, as well as any post-service medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for arthritis, dry eye syndrome, hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential missing VA treatment records and service treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his medical history and any relevant documents.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on various conditions were dismissed. The appeal regarding PTSD was granted with a TDIU rating since April 7, 2016.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 30% prior to June 5, 2009 and increased to 40% from June 5, 2009 to January 27, 2011. The rating for the condition has been denied since then.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as noncompensable under the VA rating schedule, with a finding of Level II hearing in both ears. The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was evaluated as noncompensable, with a rating of 0%.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for an increased disability rating for sensorineural hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted as the evidence shows a continuity of symptoms since service and noise exposure in service. The Board finds that the reasonable doubt must be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory disability and increased rating for seborrheic dermatitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, finding that there is no medical nexus between active service and the current disability. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s hearing loss was manifested during service or within one year after discharge.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, increased disability evaluations for a fractured coccyx and tinnitus. The claim of an initial compensable disability evaluation for a right nasal septal deformity is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for low back problems and bilateral hearing loss.