Hearing loss decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is related to his current condition.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for PTSD have been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are currently under review.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to her military service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right elbow condition, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral foot fungus.,Service connection was granted for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran provided competent and credible evidence of in-service noise exposure leading to current hearing loss. The Board found that his current diagnosis is at least as likely as not caused by or related to military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or a result of noise exposure in service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss prior to November 2, 2018 has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not begin during service and is not attributable to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of vision, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to February 13, 2019, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss since February 13, 2019. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss alone does not meet the criteria for this benefit, as he can leave his home with assistance and does not require regular aid and assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of adequate examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of left ear hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted. The remaining issues of right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for a scar from laceration, left lower scalp was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The remaining issues of service connection and increased ratings were remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,An initial rating in excess of 60 percent for prostate cancer residuals is denied.

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

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current disability and in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including degenerative arthritis in both knees, a right-hand condition, bilateral cataracts (claimed as vision impairment), and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The decision does not specify any exposure basis or indicate whether the case involves the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.