Hearing loss decisions — 2020

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and insomnia, is granted service connection. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and right knee disability were denied. The low back disability claim was remanded. The initial evaluations for the left knee and ankle sprain residuals are also remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear test results and a need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee. The Veteran's claim for increased compensation remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's noise trauma in service resulted in his condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, finding no increase in severity during his periods of active duty and ACDUTRA.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that it is attributable to service exposure to noise.

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

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Prior to December 27, 2019, the rating remained at 10 percent. From December 27, 2019 onwards, a 30 percent rating has been assigned.

The Board has decided that a new examination is needed to assess the severity of the appellant's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service noise exposure and his current symptoms are credible. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a hearing disability during service or within one year after separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.,Service connection was granted for coronary artery disease (CAD), but the Board found no evidence of its onset during service or a causal relationship.

The Veteran's tinnitus and residuals of heat stroke have been granted service connection. Service connection for hearing loss is denied, and the left knee disability claim has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence establishing a nexus between his current conditions and active duty service. The Veteran is required to provide additional information regarding his lay assertions, and VA will conduct further examination or obtain addendum opinions as needed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to July 12, 2019. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's pure tone thresholds and speech recognition scores did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.