Hearing loss decisions — 2020

The Veteran withdrew his claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, so the cases are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received, but did not make a final determination on the merits of these claims. The heart disability claim is also being remanded for clarification.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. However, his hypertension is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The issues regarding left hip disability and right hip disability (secondary) remain pending.

The Veteran's genital herpes was granted a 60% rating, effective November 8, 2013. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of a VA examination, as well as the need for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims, but the claims are still being remanded due to issues with herbicide exposure presumptions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is remanded due to uncertainty about his exposure to Agent Orange while on the U.S.S. Tolovana.,The Veteran's tumor, left side of head, is remanded as there is a dispute over whether he was exposed to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran's hearing loss, left ear, and burn scar right hand and wrist are also remanded due to the need for further evidence and clarification.,Service connection for these conditions will be remanded until more information about exposure to Agent Orange is obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a bilateral knee disability have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and bilateral hearing loss was denied, but the Board granted a TDIU effective August 31, 2010.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The Veteran's right knee arthritis is considered related to service, but his hearing loss claim requires further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions during his military service or within one year thereafter. The Board also found that there is no credible evidence linking current hearing loss and tinnitus to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate notice of a VA examination and the need for an opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus with his reported in-service ear pain and conceded in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have been denied.,The Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities as his conditions do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran's current hearing acuity does not meet the threshold criteria set forth in VA regulations.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.,Prior to May 31, 2018, the Veteran was not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy.,Beginning May 31, 2018, the Veteran is granted a 20 percent rating for each affected lower extremity sciatic nerve.

The Veteran's claims for left knee iliotibial band syndrome, thyroid condition, bilateral hearing loss disability, sleep apnea, and spine disability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ear Meniere's syndrome. The conditions are considered to be directly related to his military service due to noise exposure.

The Board has found conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and requires a new examination to determine the current severity of the condition.