Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TBI was denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in either condition.,For the increased rating claim, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted with an effective date of October 1, 2017, but subject to certain limitations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple physical conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 14, 2014 to April 5, 2018. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on these findings.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active service and continues to this day.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board found no evidence of a disease or injury related to hearing loss during active duty, and there is no nexus between current hearing loss and service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service noise exposure and her current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends that his sleep apnea is secondary to PTSD, while his bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for PTSD are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and chronic otitis media of the right ear, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions and the need for an addendum VA medical opinion. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is being reviewed again, including whether it was aggravated during service or related to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including private treatment records and VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various conditions are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's lung disability and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Veteran was granted TDIU prior to March 27, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence of a current disability and inability to assess etiology without speculation.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from May 4, 2016. Prior to that date, the Veteran's hearing acuity was rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's specific periods of service and outstanding treatment records. The VA will verify his service, obtain any available medical records, and provide a medical opinion on whether his death was related to military service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, but dismissed the claim for insomnia. The claims for left ear hearing loss and hypertension are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between her current hearing loss and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disability have been remanded due to the failure of VA to provide proper notice and scheduling of VA examinations. The Board found that there has not been substantial compliance with prior Board remand instructions.