Hearing loss decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the DIC claim is inextricably intertwined with other claims and thus must be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and right hearing loss disability due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

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

The Board has decided that service connection for a prostate condition is denied, and the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to benefits for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMII), and gout. The Veteran's claims are also granted for increased ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not show these conditions began during or within one year after military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened, and a more current VA examination is needed to determine the severity of his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to further development being needed.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issues of bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to noise exposure during his military service and grants this claim.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with the presumption of soundness at entry into service.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee strain and tinnitus, but denied service connection for left-hand disability, left wrist disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure and service-connected left ear hearing loss, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated at 40 percent, effective June 13, 2017. The Board has ordered further development to determine the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus should be remanded due to inadequate examination.