Hearing loss decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the inaccuracy of his June 2015 VA examination results. A new examination is needed to determine if he has a current disability and whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed because service connection was severed, and retroactive increases are not allowed.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear and left ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, is remanded as there are issues regarding the in-service stressor and the need for a formal opinion with rationale.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from August 19, 2010 to November 28, 2017 was denied. The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from November 29, 2017 forward was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss prior to December 2, 2014, and in excess of 20 percent from December 2, 2014, is denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previous final decisions. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) or special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for additional development, including scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective March 2, 2017. The Veteran's symptoms of PTSD included suicidal ideation, auditory hallucinations, and difficulty in completing activities of daily living.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for additional medical records, including VA treatment records and SSA records. The issue of dental disability has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of hearing loss due to lack of a sufficient nexus opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his active duty service.,The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus, concluding that it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and was not linked to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional development being required, including obtaining VA addendum medical opinions and audiometric testing.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his claim under the legacy appeals process.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal regarding the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, and as a result, the claim is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The issue of a compensable disability rating for his left ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional VA audiological examination and review of medical records.