Hearing loss decisions — 2018

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent prior to June 14, 2017.,From June 14, 2017, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's hearing loss had its onset in service and has been recurrent since that time, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and his bilateral knee disability is not related to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his current hearing loss, skin (PFB), PTSD, left patellar tendon tendinosis, lumbar strain with mild degenerative joint disease, and left little finger boutonniere deformity and left index finger central slip injury to extensor mechanism.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to have started during his active service, warranting the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA treatment records, schedule the Veteran for new VA examinations for his service-connected disabilities, and ensure that all relevant evidence is considered in the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for an additional examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is at least in equipoise with service connection, and therefore grants the claim based on the benefit of doubt.

The Board has remanded the case due to new audiograms and additional development is required before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions, including sleep apnea, hearing loss, and chronic rhinitis. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation at any time during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA audiology examination and additional records from the Atlanta VAMC. The claim will be adjudicated again after all requested actions have been completed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's active duty service. The claim for service connection for a disability manifested by dizziness and light-headedness is remanded due to inadequate medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a more contemporaneous VA audiological examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining audiogram results and scheduling a new VA audiology examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are a result of hazardous noise exposure during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in his aviation occupation, which aggravated any pre-existing conditions. The decision grants service connection for these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion and development of records.