Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, resulting in a denial.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for chronic diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and a back disorder. The evidence now shows that these conditions are related to service or can be attributed to in-service events.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of current disability within the meaning of VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and aortic valve replacement. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, cervical spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is denied, and his claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has been continuous since service and is presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hand locking and weakness, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus due to potential service connection issues. The claims will be reviewed again after additional examinations are conducted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he is capable of performing sedentary work.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) because there was no evidence of a nexus between his current hearing loss disability and his military service, and he did not meet the threshold requirement for TDIU as he had no service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his service in 1977 and 1979, specifically concerning his bilateral hearing loss and surgical residuals.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted as the evidence shows a current disability, in-service noise exposure, and continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has reopened the claims for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, skin condition as due to undiagnosed illness, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, low back condition, hypertension, and right shoulder condition.,However, some of these issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The Veteran's PTSD is granted but with a rating of 50%.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left foot disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal was granted to reopen his claim for service connection of left ear hearing loss. However, the claim for this condition is denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.