Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Board has received notification from the Veteran that he wants to withdraw his appeal regarding nonservice-connected pension benefits. The claims for reopening left ear hearing loss, evaluating right ear hearing loss, and tinea pedis are being remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for reducing the disability rating of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from 30% to 0%, as the Veteran's agent requested withdrawal prior to a decision.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is being reviewed due to new evidence, while his back disability claim requires a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss and initial rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his TDIU claim prior to October 4, 2012 was also denied due to the Veteran not providing necessary information on his employment history.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than brief depressive disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied.,Service connection was not granted because the evidence did not establish a link between any of these conditions and active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disorder, bilateral foot disorder, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's current conditions are being evaluated by VA examiners.

The Veteran's hearing loss in the left ear prior to October 19, 2015 was rated as non-compensable. From October 19, 2015 forward, his bilateral hearing loss was also rated as non-compensable.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied because there is no evidence showing that he met the requirements for such benefits due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The Veteran's back disorder is related to his active military service, as are his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is found to be related to service events. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.,Tinnitus was also found to have its onset during service and continues to this day, warranting service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to active service. The decision also grants reopening of a claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for a left eye condition characterized as temporal visual field loss of the left eye, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's LEFT ear hearing loss disability is granted, as it was the result of hazardous noise exposure during service. Other conditions such as low back arthritis, right ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis, cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, small intestinal bowel obstruction, and depression are also granted.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and squamous cell/non-small cell lung cancer have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.