Hearing loss decisions — 2018

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

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. However, the case is remanded as a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's hearing loss and his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was rated as noncompensable prior to March 20, 2018. Effective from March 20, 2018, the Veteran is entitled to a rating of 40 percent for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for updated VA records and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted service connection. Bilateral hearing loss is presumed due to in-service acoustic trauma. Tinnitus is secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss. PTSD is linked to combat stressors experienced during service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss from January 20, 2011.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from May 14, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to May 14, 2013, is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and depressive disorder were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. Service connection for a right shoulder disability was granted with an initial rating of 30 percent effective March 14, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence suggesting that his assertions about these conditions may not have been accurately documented in previous examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during active service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has decided that the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, bilateral hip disability, left knee disability, bilateral eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, trouble speaking, TBI, and headaches are remanded due to new evidence received after the last statement of the case.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 10 percent effective January 30, 2017. Prior to this date, the rating for his hearing loss was non-compensable.

The Board has found that further development is needed to determine the current severity of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, as there may be missing audiometric test results from his VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for dengue fever residuals due to lack of a VA opinion on current residuals.

The Veteran's request to reopen a claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted, and the Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral foot skin disorder (tinea pedis) are granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. TDIU is also granted.