Hearing loss decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation. The VA examiner opined that the appellant’s bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for further examination, and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,An initial 10 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to May 2, 2019 is granted. A rating higher than 30 percent for migraine headaches from May 2, 2019 is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to address potential noise exposure during service and to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's hearing loss and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain myositis, central herniated nucleus pulposus at L4/L5 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claim for service connection 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 denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's disability level is currently rated at 20 percent and not warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for traumatic arthritis of the right knee was reopened, but service connection is denied.,Service connection for a back condition and bilateral hearing loss are both denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current right ear hearing loss, and the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a rating higher than the currently assigned 0 percent, as his audiometric findings consistently correspond to this rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if service connection can be granted for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, upper respiratory disability, TBI, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the claims for service connection of hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disorder, and sleep apnea before a decision could be made.

Service connection is granted for right knee condition, gout, and right ear hearing loss. Service connection for left ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities was established since May 25, 2016. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service acoustic noise exposure.,The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service acoustic noise exposure.,The Veteran's headache disorder is found to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated medical records. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, left zygomatico-maxillary complex fracture, TDIU, and DEA are also being remanded.

The Veteran's cardiac condition, skin condition, respiratory condition, thyroid condition, and bilateral hearing loss are all remanded for further development.,The claims for service connection for the Veteran’s heart condition, skin condition, respiratory condition, thyroid condition, and bilateral hearing loss due to herbicide exposure or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are being remanded.