Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of left hip and lumbar spine disabilities, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The PTSD claim requires a remand to obtain an updated VA examination. The hearing loss and respiratory disability claims also require additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inextricably intertwined issues and insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases of left ear hearing loss and hypothyroidism for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient audiometric testing results for evaluating the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the Board has decided to remand them due to new evidence suggesting in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and bases in its previous decision regarding service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability. The issue is being returned for further examination and opinion.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability. The claim will be reviewed again with a new examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as it was due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's spider veins of the upper and lower extremities are all granted as they first manifested during service.

The Veteran's NOD as to the December 2015 rating decision denying an increased, compensable rating for service-connected left ear hearing loss was timely filed. As a result, the appeal is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability due to insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status or the need for regular aid and attendance is also being remanded.

The Veteran's Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia is granted service connection due to exposure to asbestos and welding fumes during active duty. The Bilateral Hearing Loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss began during his military service and has been chronic since then, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable prior to May 20, 2015 and at least 10 percent thereafter. The claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Service connection for the low back disorder and right lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has not been found compensable prior to May 20, 2015 and at least 10 percent thereafter. The claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Service connection for the low back disorder and right lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted on a schedular basis from February 23, 2022 due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's right ear perforated ear drum, hearing loss, pain, and worsening tinnitus are being remanded for a medical opinion to determine if the VA procedure was careless or negligent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding it as likely as not related to the Veteran's exposure to loud noise during his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for toenail fungus was dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal.,Service connection is granted for left lower extremity radiculopathy, with the condition proximately due to service-connected thoracolumbar spondylosis status post fracture at T11.