Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and TDIU are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, hypertension, and PTSD. The Veteran did not have current disabilities for VA purposes related to these conditions, and there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased disability ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted initial non-compensable evaluations for low back strain prior to June 16, 2017, and a 10% evaluation since then. Claims for bilateral hearing loss, left wrist disorder, right wrist disorder, right knee disorder, and facial swelling/numbness were remanded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their inception during active service, and there is no causal relationship between these conditions and his military service. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of chronic sensorineural hearing loss in service or establish continuity of symptoms after service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss results in a Level I designation, which corresponds to a noncompensable disability rating under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for heart burn and hearing loss have been dismissed as the appellant requested a withdrawal of all claims on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but denied it for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than February 13, 2014 for service connection of tinnitus was also denied due to lack of evidence indicating he wished to file such a claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and thyroid condition has been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders. The case is remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and determine appropriate disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA examination and a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for an examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service. The current evidence does not establish a clear link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for a back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and respiratory disorder (rhinitis). The appeal is remanded for additional examinations.,PTSD was granted, while the other conditions were not.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional information.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for various conditions, including right eye retina disability, bilateral hearing loss, COPD, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, constipation, PTSD, GERD, ED, and prostate failure. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is conceded, and he contends his conditions are related to Agent Orange exposure.