Hearing loss decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the condition was incurred or aggravated by military service, and found that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied as he did not meet the schedular requirement for a total disability rating based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, with a current evaluation of 0%.,The Veteran's left knee and back disabilities have not yet reached the criteria for increased ratings.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and bilateral leg disability other than peripheral neuropathy, finding no current disabilities in these areas.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 90 percent for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claim for an earlier effective date than January 9, 2018 for the award of a 90 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss is also denied.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss. The decision found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to service due to exposure to hazardous noise, while finding no evidence of worsening in his pre-existing left ear hearing loss during service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable (zero percent) since November 6, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's OSA, GERD, and left ear hearing loss have been granted service connection. Higher ratings for the lumbar strain, radiculopathy of sciatic nerve (right and left lower extremities), right femoral nerve impairment, and cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome are denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated at 10 percent since October 12, 2016. The appeal for a higher rating or compensation prior to that date has been denied.

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

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, adenoid cystic carcinoma residuals, and bilateral hearing loss, all related to in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to his active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination. The Veteran's representative requested a new examination as part of their Joint Motion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to in-service noise exposure. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him unemployable prior to July 30, 2012. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against finding that his PTSD alone prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and patent ductus arteriosus, a heart condition. The Veteran's claims are not about service connection via a presumption like PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, hearing loss, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and depression due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to provide new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his current disability rating does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has previously granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, but the Veteran is seeking an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss. The decision to remand includes obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.